Westminster Bridge

1884

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Associated Names
Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Artist, French, 1847 - 1898

The image depicts an urban scene with notable landmarks such as a clock tower in the background. The view is from street level, capturing busy city activity. Historic buildings and the clock tower are visible on the horizon. The artwork appears to be an etching with fine lines and detailed textures. The color palette consists of brown tones, creating a sepia-like effect. The scene includes horse-drawn carriages, pedestrians with umbrellas, and street life in the foreground, while architectural silhouettes shape the distant skyline. The border features additional sketches of maritime scenes, architectural details, and urban life.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching, roulette, and softground on japanese paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Margaret Coughlan)

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 11 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. (29.85 x 46.99 cm)
    plate: 11 1/4 x 15 3/4 in. (28.58 x 40.01 cm)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.3266

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bourcard/Goodfriend 1979, no. 156, State ?/viii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Margaret Coughlan, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2004; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1899

  • Bourcard, Gustave. Felix Buhot: catalogue descriptif de son oeuvre grave. Paris: H. Floury, 1899. Reprint. With additions and revisions by James Goodfriend. New York: Martin Gordon, 1979, no. 156, State ?/viii.

Markings

lower center: Felix Buhot's studio stamp (Lugt 977)

Watermarks

none

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