Artwork
Chaumières anglaises (English Cottages)

Chaumières anglaises (English Cottages) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Chaumières anglaises (English Cottages) is a print by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, dating to circa 1879, executed in a combination of etching, drypoint, roulette, sulphur tint, and softground etching on beige laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a densely populated village with small, dark cottages. Foreground foliage and a rising background hill frame the scene, set against a subdued, faint sky. The overall impression is one of rapid sketching.
Technique & Style
Buhot achieved depth through layered lines and shading, emphasizing textures such as rough-hewn walls and entangled branches. The mixed techniques impart a tactile, rough quality to the print.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1879, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
Characteristic of late 19th-century printmaking innovations, this work showcases Buhot's experimentation with multiple techniques to capture a natural, spontaneous impression.
Legacy
While the print's direct influence is not detailed here, it reflects Buhot's contribution to the evolution of etching techniques, encouraging later artists to explore similar expressive methods.
Artist & collection







![Gillingham Pier, London [verso], by Félix-Hilaire Buhot](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/felix-hilaire-buhot--gillingham-pier-london-verso--641e03dd7de8217b-w320.webp)





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