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La Ronde de Nuit (Night Patrol)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a path receding into the distance, with a figure walking with an umbrella. Dark, shadowy forms dominate the composition, with lighter patches suggesting puddles. Expressive brushstrokes create swirling patterns in the sky and trees. The color palette is monochromatic, with sepia tones and highlights creating contrast. Silhouettes of structures and trees are faintly outlined in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1878
Medium
etching, aquatint, and drypoint in black on moderately thick beige laid paper
Dimensions
3421 × 3811 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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