Westminster Palace

1884

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Associated Names
Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Artist, French, 1847 - 1898

The image is an etching of the Palace of Westminster across the river. The view is from close to the riverbank looking towards the Parliament buildings under a mostly cloudy sky. The horizon is just above the waterline with the Palace of Westminster prominently displayed. The etching captures fine details, emphasizing the architecture's complex designs and textures. In the distance, dark outlines contrast with lighter parts of the sky. The color palette consists of sepia tones. The foreground shows a river scene with boats. The etching is surrounded by an ornate border with intricate patterns.

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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Helena Gunnarsson, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2005

  • The Prints of Félix Buhot: Impressions of City and Sea, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2005-2006, no. 30.

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 Goodfriend, 1979, no. 155, vii/vii.

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: B 155; lower left in graphite: Westminster Palace; lower right in graphite: epreuve d'essai Felix Buhot; lower left in graphite verso: W 001.83; lower right in graphite verso: FOX W 001.83

Markings

Felix Buhot's studio stamp (Lugt 977)

Watermarks

J KOOL

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