Artwork
La Fete Nationale au Boulevard de Clichy (National Holiday on the Boulevard de Clichy)
La Fete Nationale au Boulevard de Clichy (National Holiday on the Boulevard de Clichy) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Fete Nationale au Boulevard de Clichy is a print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1878 using a combination of etching, drypoint, aquatint, and saltground techniques on blue paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lively street scene on a national holiday, capturing the atmosphere of a crowded boulevard with people engaging in various activities, surrounded by smaller sketches that frame the main image.
Technique & Style
Buhot employed a range of techniques to achieve a dynamic and detailed representation, utilizing fine lines, shading, and layered printing methods to convey movement and light.
History & Provenance
The print is currently held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Artist & collection
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