L'Ane et la Vielle
1872
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Félix-Hilaire Buhot
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
L'Ane et la Vielle is a 1872 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a donkey carrying a box on its back while a person in old-fashioned clothes leads it. Another person is bent over, playing a violin or fiddle. The background looks like a dark, stormy night with a river and a bridge. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create drama, focusing on the odd mix of a donkey and music. This style fits the Romantic movement, which often played with emotions and unusual scenes. Look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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