Funeral Procession on the Boulevard de Clichy

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a street scene from an elevated perspective, drawn towards the horizon line in the middle of the image. Buildings populate the horizon, creating an urban environment. A moonlit sky with swirling clouds and birds fills the upper portion of the image. In the foreground, a carriage drawn by two horses is depicted with soft yet detailed brushstrokes, conveying movement. Figures in dark clothing walk or ride in a wagon further back, adding to the scene's dynamism. The color palette includes muted earth tones, shades of gray, and hints of violet in the sky. The style combines textured lines with looser, painterly strokes, suggesting both structure and fluidity.