Artwork
La Dame aux Cygnes (Woman with Swans)
La Dame aux Cygnes (Woman with Swans) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: 13.144
- Markings
- Marked:Felix Buhot's studio stamp (Lugt 977)
About this work
Overview
La Dame aux Cygnes (Woman with Swans) is a print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1879 using various techniques on Japanese paper. It is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a dark dress standing by a body of water with three swans, set against a landscape with trees and a distant building. The contrast between her dark attire and the lighter surroundings draws the viewer's attention.
Technique & Style
Buhot employed a range of techniques, including etching, drypoint, roulette, and stipple, to achieve varied textures and details in the print. The use of these methods reflects his experimentation with different effects.
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Artist & collection
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