Artwork

In Province: The House at Orléans

In Province: The House at Orléans, by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, 1875
In Province: The House at Orléans, by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, 1875

In Province: The House at Orléans is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

In Province: The House at Orléans is a black-and-white print by Félix Hilaire Buhot, created around 1875. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene street scene centered around a large house with a steep roof and tall chimneys, surrounded by a garden. Figures are scattered around the house, including people walking and a child playing with a dog.

Technique & Style

Buhot employed fine lines to capture the interplay of light and shadow, resulting in a soft, sketchy effect characteristic of prints from this period. The use of contrasting light and dark areas creates a sense of depth.

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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