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Le Château des hiboux (Castle of the Owls)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1882

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Le Château des hiboux (Castle of the Owls) is a 1882 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1882 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a dark, spooky castle on a hill, with a winding road leading up to it. The sky is stormy, and the trees look twisted. On the right side, there’s a tall, ornate tower with the word "Exlibris" at the top and musical notes carved into it. The artist used a mix of sketchy lines and dark shading to create a moody, almost ghostly feel. The paper looks old and worn, which adds to the eerie vibe. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists create these detailed, textured prints.