Artwork

La Chapelle Saint-Michel à l'Estre (Second Version)

La Chapelle Saint-Michel à l'Estre (Second Version), by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, ink, 1872
La Chapelle Saint-Michel à l'Estre (Second Version), by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, ink, 1872

La Chapelle Saint-Michel à l'Estre (Second Version) 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.

About this work

Overview

La Chapelle Saint-Michel à l'Estre (Second Version) is a print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1872 using etching and drypoint techniques on antique laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene landscape with a chapel in the distance, rendered in earthy tones that evoke a sense of tranquility. The chapel's stone walls and Gothic-style windows are detailed, set against softer hues and rolling hills dotted with trees.

Technique & Style

Buhot employed etching and drypoint to achieve a textured, nuanced image. The techniques allow for intricate details and varied tones, drawing the viewer into the scene. The paper was soaked in turpentine, further enriching the print's texture and tone.

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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