Artwork

A Pier in England

A Pier in England, by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, 1879
A Pier in England, by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, 1879

A Pier in England is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Pier in England is a print by Félix Hilaire Buhot, created in 1879. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a crowded pier on a stormy day, with people walking towards a ship in the distance. The dark, swirling sky and wet ground convey a sense of turmoil, while the figures huddle under umbrellas, suggesting a sense of urgency.

Technique & Style

Buhot employed rapid, expressive lines to capture the movement and energy of the scene. The sketchy quality of the print adds to its sense of dynamism, conveying the turmoil of the weather and the haste of the figures.

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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