Who painted Le Soir meme..?

Le Soir meme.. was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1878.

Where can I see Le Soir meme..?

Le Soir meme.. is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le Soir meme..?

Le Soir meme.. is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Le Soir meme..

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1878

Le Soir meme.. is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Félix‑Hilaire Buhot’s small print, titled Le Soir meme.

About this work

Overview

Félix‑Hilaire Buhot’s small print, titled Le Soir meme.., was produced in 1878 using etching and drypoint techniques on thin Japanese paper. The work is executed in a single red hue, giving the composition a muted, atmospheric quality that suggests evening light.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a bustling bridge at twilight, where a procession of figures moves in line beneath a low sky, each bearing umbrellas and parcels. A horse‑drawn carriage passes beneath the arches, while surrounding buildings and trees frame the scene, evoking a quiet urban moment caught in transition between day and night.

Technique & Style

Buhot employed a combination of etching and drypoint, applying the red ink by rubbing it directly into the incised lines rather than laying it on a flat surface. This method produces a soft, slightly blurred tonality that resembles the glow of a sunset filtered through aged glass, lending the image a nostalgic, memory‑like ambience.

History & Provenance

Created in the late nineteenth century, the print reflects the period’s interest in atmospheric urban scenes. It was issued as a single‑color impression, a relatively uncommon practice for the time, and has been held in several private collections before entering public holdings in the early twentieth century.