Artwork
Les Courses de Deauville
Les Courses de Deauville is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Les Courses de Deauville is a drawing by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, created in 1874 using graphite, pen, and brown ink on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a horse racing scene at Deauville, capturing the energy of the event with a horse and carriage in the foreground and another in the distance.
Technique & Style
Buhot employed quick, expressive lines to convey the movement and immediacy of the scene, characteristic of the Impressionist emphasis on capturing modern life's fleeting moments.
Context
The work reflects the Impressionist movement's focus on contemporary subjects and the artist's interest in conveying a sense of spontaneity.
Artist & collection
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