Artwork
The Salon
The Salon is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Salon is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1872, currently held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a dimly lit interior scene with a seated man, surrounded by furniture, curtains, and a plant, evoking a sense of quiet intimacy.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose, sketchy style, the drawing features extensive use of lines and shading, characteristic of Buhot's graphite work.
Context
This work is associated with the artistic movement of Romanticism, which emphasized emotion and the beauty of everyday life.
Artist & collection
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