Who painted First Vignette?

First Vignette was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1878.

Where can I see First Vignette?

First Vignette is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is First Vignette?

First Vignette is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

First Vignette

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1878

First Vignette is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

First Vignette is a print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1878 using etching and drypoint techniques with letterpress on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man and woman entangled in a chaotic scene of foliage and animal forms, their faces obscured and expressions intense. The title Le Diable Amoureux suggests a narrative of troubled love or demonic possession.

Technique & Style

Buhot employed sharp lines and deep shadows to create a dramatic atmosphere, characteristic of his work in etching and drypoint.