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Feuilles d'Anes du Midi (Sheet of Donkeys from the South)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1873

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Feuilles d'Anes du Midi (Sheet of Donkeys from the South) is a 1873 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1873 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a scene with donkeys, a person, and a landscape. In the foreground, three donkeys are shown, each with distinct features, accompanied by a person dressed in a long robe and hat. The background of the painting features a landscape with hills and buildings. The painting is rendered in a style that emphasizes texture and detail, with visible lines and shading that give the image depth. The use of dark and light tones creates a sense of contrast, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. The artist's use of etching techniques adds a layer of complexity to the painting, inviting the viewer to explore the intricate details of the scene. To learn more about this technique, explore the world of etching.