Hermangarde's Lament, from An Old Mistress
Félix Hilaire BuhotPortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1898)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1847–1898
About the artwork
Félix Hilaire Buhot is the artist behind "Hermangarde's Lament, from An Old Mistress". It is listed in the Landscape collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Background on Landscape: The invention of paint in tubes in the 1840s made it easier to work outdoors, and landscape became a main subject of Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism. Landscape became an independent genre in European painting in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, while in East Asia it had long been central to ink painting.
"Hermangarde's Lament, from An Old Mistress" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Landscape scenes add depth and a sense of air to the room, helping the space feel more open and working especially well above a sofa, console, or desk. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1847–1898
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