Artwork

A Winter Morning on the Quai de L'Hotel-Dieu

A Winter Morning on the Quai de L'Hotel-Dieu, by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, 1876
A Winter Morning on the Quai de L'Hotel-Dieu, by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, 1876

A Winter Morning on the Quai de L'Hotel-Dieu is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Winter Morning on the Quai de L'Hotel-Dieu is a print by Félix Hilaire Buhot, created in 1876. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a rainy urban scene, with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians on a wet street. Buildings line the street, their rooftops emitting vapor into the damp air. The atmosphere is one of a chilly, bustling city morning.

Technique & Style

Buhot employed rapid, expressive lines to convey the movement and mood of the scene. The sketchy quality of the print contributes to its sense of energy and immediacy.

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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