L'Enterrement

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an outdoor scene with a church and several figures engaged in an activity. The composition shows an open grave in the foreground, bordered by growing weeds and flowers. In the background, the church and its towering architecture dominate, alongside silhouetted trees against a cloudy sky. The focus is on a congregation-like gathering situated around the grave area. The etched texture and fine detailing give depth to the architecture of the church, the expressions of the figures, and the naturalistic environment.