Le Puits de la Butte-aux-Cailles
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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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Puits de la Butte-aux-Cailles is a 1872 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet village scene with a well in the center. A few people and animals move around a winding dirt path. The buildings are simple, with one tall tower and a church steeple in the background. The sky is lightly etched with clouds, and the ground looks rough and uneven. The artist used fine lines to create texture, making the scene feel detailed even without color. This style was common in the Romantic period, which focused on nature and everyday life. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints with acid and metal plates.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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