Artwork

The Country Neighbors

The Country Neighbors, by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, 1880
The Country Neighbors, by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, 1880

The Country Neighbors is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Country Neighbors is a print by Félix Hilaire Buhot, created in 1880. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a rainy street scene with two figures walking a horse, accompanied by a small dog. A large house is visible behind a fence, with trees and a church tower rising above the surrounding rooftops.

Technique & Style

Buhot employed loose, sketchy lines to convey a sense of movement and the wetness of the pavement, capturing a fleeting moment of everyday life.

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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