Who painted A cette lueur soudaine...?

A cette lueur soudaine... was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1878.

Where can I see A cette lueur soudaine...?

A cette lueur soudaine... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A cette lueur soudaine...?

A cette lueur soudaine... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

A cette lueur soudaine...

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1878

A cette lueur soudaine... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. A cette lueur soudaine.

About this work

Overview

A cette lueur soudaine... is a print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1878 using etching and drypoint techniques on thin Japan paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic nighttime scene with a castle ablaze in the background and a panicked crowd below, conveying a sense of urgency and drama through the contrast of red ink on pale paper.

Technique & Style

Buhot's use of etching and drypoint allowed for the creation of sharp lines and deep shadows, giving the print a sketch-like quality with a bold, fiery effect achieved by leaving ink on the surface of the paper.