Artwork
Un Débarquement en Angleterre
Un Débarquement en Angleterre is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Un Débarquement en Angleterre is a print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1879 using various techniques on antique paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bustling waterfront scene at dusk, with a crowd on a dock and a ship in the background. The title suggests the scene may represent people arriving in a new location, possibly England.
Technique & Style
Buhot employed a range of techniques, including etching, drypoint, aquatint, roulette, and spirit ground, to achieve a mix of rough lines and smudged tones, capturing the mood of a fleeting moment.
Artist & collection
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Gillingham Pier, London [verso]
