Who painted L'Entrée de Landemere (The Hague)?

L'Entrée de Landemere (The Hague) was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1872.

Where can I see L'Entrée de Landemere (The Hague)?

L'Entrée de Landemere (The Hague) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is L'Entrée de Landemere (The Hague)?

L'Entrée de Landemere (The Hague) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

L'Entrée de Landemere (The Hague)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1872

L'Entrée de Landemere (The Hague) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Félix‑Hilaire Buhot’s 1872 etching titled L’Entrée de Landemere (The Hague) depicts a tranquil village scene.

About this work

Overview

Félix‑Hilaire Buhot’s 1872 etching titled L’Entrée de Landemere (The Hague) depicts a tranquil village scene. Rendered on thin laid paper, the work presents a winding road, modest dwellings, and a solitary figure accompanied by a cow moving toward the settlement under a brooding sky.

Subject & Meaning

The composition captures everyday rural life, emphasizing the relationship between the lone traveler and the landscape. The storm‑laden clouds and the figure’s forward motion suggest a narrative of journey and perseverance within a modest, agrarian environment.

Technique & Style

Executed with an etched plate tone, Buhot employs swift, sketch‑like lines to render trees, fields, and architecture. Subtle shading creates a sense of depth in the clouds and foliage, while the textured surface of the laid paper enhances the tonal variations typical of 19th‑century etching.

History & Provenance

Created in 1872, the print forms part of Buhot’s broader oeuvre of atmospheric landscapes. It remains catalogued as a representative example of his work in etching, reflecting the artist’s interest in capturing fleeting moments of rural scenery.