Artwork

Chaumières anglaises (English Cottages)

Chaumières anglaises (English Cottages), by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, ink, 1879
Chaumières anglaises (English Cottages), by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, ink, 1879

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

Portrait of Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Artist

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.

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