Artwork
La Traversee (The Passage)
La Traversee (The Passage) is a graphite print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Traversee (The Passage) is a print by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, created in 1882 using a combination of etching, drypoint, roulette, and soft-ground etching techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a crowded ship deck, with passengers standing at the railing, sitting on benches, or observing the water from the stairs. The scene captures a moment of everyday life, conveying a sense of activity and movement.
Technique & Style
Buhot employed a range of techniques to achieve texture and depth, including etching, drypoint, and roulette. Soft-ground etching and graphite notations add nuance and detail to the image, reflecting the artist's experimentation with different methods.
Context
La Traversee (The Passage) reflects the influence of Impressionist and Realist movements, which emphasized the depiction of everyday life and realistic representations of the world.
Artist & collection
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