La Place des Martyrs et La Taverne du Bagne (The Place des Martyrs and the Jailhouse Tavern)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a night street scene outside a tavern. The drawing depicts a crowded urban setting with a prominent tavern sign that reads "TAVERNE DU BAGNE" illuminated against a backdrop of dark, looming buildings. The scene is set at night, creating a contrast between the shadows of the surrounding structures and the brightness emanating from the tavern. A large group of people are gathered in the foreground, appearing as silhouettes against the luminous background. The setting is framed by sketch-like borders featuring various etchings and text at the bottom, adding detail to the drawing. This drawing is done in the style of late 19th-century etching.