Le retour des artistes (The Return of the Artists)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a tree-lined urban street on a rainy day. The trees line the street creating a canopy. Three figures stand on the pavement, two holding umbrellas. In the middle, there is a horse-drawn carriage with people crossing the wet road. The painting style is etching with a sketch-like quality. The color scheme is monochromatic in shades of grey and black, creating a moody atmosphere. The wet street reflects light, adding to the sense of rain, while blurred figures and trees suggest movement in the city.