Le Secret du Maîtres Cornille
1879
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Secret du Maîtres Cornille is a 1879 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy street scene packed with tiny figures. A man sits on the ground, petting a dog, while a horse stands nearby. In the background, a crowd gathers around a scaffold, and a sign reads "Maitre Cornille." The lines are rough and sketchy, with some areas left blank. The title *Le Secret du Maîtres Cornille* hints at a hidden story behind the scene. The artist used a mix of etching and roulette, which gives it a textured, hand-drawn feel. Look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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