Artwork

Landing in England

Landing in England, by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, 1879
Landing in England, by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, 1879

Landing 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

Landing in England is a 1879 print by Félix Hilaire Buhot, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a rainy night scene at a dock, with a crowd walking under umbrellas on a wet pavement, set against a stormy sky with ships and a flagpole. The title suggests an arrival in England, but the focus is on the everyday atmosphere rather than the event itself.

Technique & Style

Loose, sketchy lines convey a sense of immediacy and realism, capturing the gritty, mundane moment.

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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