Artwork

Le Soir meme..

Le Soir meme.., by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, ink, 1878
Le Soir meme.., by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, ink, 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. Le Soir meme.

About this work

Overview

Le Soir meme.. is an etching and drypoint print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1878 on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a crowded bridge scene with people and horses, set against a turbulent sky. The border areas feature small, chaotic vignettes of figures dancing, fighting, or floating.

Technique & Style

Buhot employed sharp tools to etch and drypoint the metal plate, producing deep black lines that contrast with the light background. The technique allowed for rich ink retention in the grooves, creating a textured, high-contrast image.

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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