Une Scene Nocturne Avec Le Boulevard Montmartre, La Taverne Du Bagne Et La Menagerie Pezon Au Fond
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Felix-Hilaire Buhot's Une Scene Nocturne Avec Le Boulevard Montmartre, La Taverne Du Bagne Et La Menagerie Pezon Au Fond into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Felix-Hilaire Buhot's Une Scene Nocturne Avec Le Boulevard Montmartre, La Taverne Du Bagne Et La Menagerie Pezon Au Fond (1878) immerses viewers in the moody, atmospheric energy of 19th-century Paris. This etching and drypoint masterpiece captures Montmartre Boulevard at night, where gas lamps cast flickering halos over rain-slicked cobblestones, and shadowy figures move through the haze. Buhot’s signature peinture-gravure technique—layering intricate etching with expressive, almost painterly textures—creates a sense of movement and fleeting light. The scene teems with urban vitality: the tavern’s glow, the distant silhouette of Pézon’s menagerie (a famed traveling circus), and the interplay of reflections in puddles. As a pioneer of modernité in printmaking, Buhot elevated the medium beyond documentation, infusing it with emotional depth and poetic ambiguity. This work exemplifies his fascination with weather effects and urban solitude, bridging Romanticism and Impressionism while influencing Symbolist printmakers. Today, it’s celebrated for its technical innovation and evocative storytelling, securing Buhot’s place as a master of 19th-century graphic arts.
For interiors, this print’s dramatic contrasts and noirish elegance lend sophistication to both offices and residences. Ideal for a study or library, its intricate details reward closer inspection, while the nocturnal theme suits spaces with warm, low lighting—pair with brass or dark wood furniture for cohesion. Frame it in a slim black or gilded frame to honor its period charm; matting in deep charcoal or aubergine will amplify the etching’s tonal richness. Size matters: opt for a medium-to-large format (e.g., 50x70 cm) to balance its busy composition without overwhelming smaller rooms. In modern settings, juxtapose it with abstract art in analogous hues (slate blues, umbers) for dialogue across eras. For offices, it sparks conversation about urban history, making it perfect for creative industries. Buhot’s work thrives where mystery and intellect intertwine.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
