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L'Anesse Marie-Jeanne

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1872

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

L'Anesse Marie-Jeanne is a 1872 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1872 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a donkey standing in front of a stone building, with a basket on its back and a rope around its neck. The donkey is facing right, with its head down and ears perked up. In the background, there are trees and a cloudy sky. The scene is rendered in black and white, with bold lines and shading that give the image depth and texture. The donkey's expression is calm and gentle, and the overall atmosphere of the image is peaceful and serene. The artist's use of light and shadow adds to the sense of tranquility, creating a sense of warmth and comfort. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this image, you might want to look up Buhot, Félix-Hilaire.