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Gardeuse d'Anes Merchant (The Donkey Herder)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1873

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Gardeuse d'Anes Merchant (The Donkey Herder) 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

This etching on laid paper depicts a serene scene of a donkey herder in a rural setting. The herder, dressed in a long coat and hat, stands beside a donkey, while another donkey grazes in the foreground. In the background, a cityscape is visible, with buildings and a church steeple rising above the trees. The artist's use of etching techniques creates a sense of texture and depth, with intricate lines and shading that add to the overall atmosphere of the piece. The folded edges of the paper also add a tactile quality to the work. For more information on the artist who created this piece, look up Buhot, Félix-Hilaire.