Who painted Le Petit Chasseur (Little Hunter)?

Le Petit Chasseur (Little Hunter) was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1892.

Where can I see Le Petit Chasseur (Little Hunter)?

Le Petit Chasseur (Little Hunter) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le Petit Chasseur (Little Hunter)?

Le Petit Chasseur (Little Hunter) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Le Petit Chasseur (Little Hunter)?

Museum-quality prints of Le Petit Chasseur (Little Hunter) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Le Petit Chasseur (Little Hunter)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1892

Le Petit Chasseur (Little Hunter) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Le Petit Chasseur (Little Hunter) is a 1892 lithograph by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, depicting a serene landscape with a solitary figure.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a small, isolated figure, likely a child, standing in a hazy, brown and gray landscape with a cluster of trees and a winding path.

Technique & Style

Buhot employed a sketchy, ethereal style to capture light and shadow, eschewing sharp lines in favor of soft, muted tones, characteristic of his lithographic technique.

History & Provenance

Created in 1892, Le Petit Chasseur is a product of Buhot's work in lithography, a medium that involves drawing on stone.