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First Vignette

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1878

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

First Vignette is a 1878 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1878 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a wild, tangled scene. A man and a woman are caught in a swirl of leaves, branches, and animal shapes—maybe wolves or bears. Their faces are half-hidden, but their expressions look intense. The background is messy, with dark shadows and a faint building in the distance. The title, *Le Diable Amoureux*, hints this might be about a love story gone wrong. The artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to make everything feel dramatic and a little scary. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create these detailed prints.