Artwork
La Place des Martyrs et La Taverne du Bagne (The Place des Martyrs and the Jailhouse Tavern)
La Place des Martyrs et La Taverne du Bagne (The Place des Martyrs and the Jailhouse Tavern) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Place des Martyrs et La Taverne du Bagne is a print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1885 using various techniques on cream laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a crowded street scene with a tall building bearing a sign reading 'Taverne du Bagne', surrounded by pedestrians, a horse-drawn carriage, and trees, evoking a dark and busy atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Buhot employed a range of techniques, including etching, aquatint, and drypoint, to achieve depth and texture, particularly in the building's windows and the crowd, with selective wiping and burnishing adding to the overall effect.
Artist & collection
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