Who painted Les Petites Chaumieres?

Les Petites Chaumieres was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1878.

Where can I see Les Petites Chaumieres?

Les Petites Chaumieres is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Les Petites Chaumieres?

Les Petites Chaumieres is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Les Petites Chaumieres

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1878

Les Petites Chaumieres is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Les Petites Chaumieres, executed in 1878 by French printmaker Félix‑Hilaire Buhot, is a multi‑technique print that combines etching, drypoint, aquatint and roulette. The work presents a quiet rural scene, rendered in a compact format that invites close inspection of its delicate tonal variations.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a modest thatched cottage from which a thin wisp of smoke ascends, suggesting domestic activity. In the foreground a flock of geese gathers near a low fence, while distant trees frame the horizon, together conveying a sense of pastoral calm and simple country life.

Technique & Style

Buhot employs the line quality of drypoint alongside the tonal depth of aquatint, while roulette stippling adds subtle texture to sky and foliage. The interplay of these processes creates a layered surface where light and shadow are modulated, enhancing the atmospheric mood of the landscape.

History & Provenance

Produced in the late nineteenth century, the print reflects Buhot’s interest in combining traditional intaglio methods to achieve nuanced effects. It remains documented as part of his oeuvre of rural scenes, though specific ownership records beyond the artist’s studio are not widely published.