Artwork
La Place des Martyrs et la Taverne du Bagne
La Place des Martyrs et la Taverne du Bagne is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Place des Martyrs et la Taverne du Bagne is a print by Félix Hilaire Buhot, created in 1885. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a crowded street corner in Paris, with a tavern sign reading 'Taverne du Bagne'. The title references the site's history as a former place of execution, with 'martyrs' indicating people who were killed there.
Technique & Style
Buhot used quick, sketchy lines to convey the movement and atmosphere of the scene. The rough, hurried style contributes to a tense mood, fitting for a location with a history of executions.
Artist & collection
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