1874
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Les Anes de La Butte-aux-Cailles (Donkeys at La Butte-aux-Cailles) is a 1874 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three donkeys resting under a small umbrella in a dusty, empty street. In the background, a few people walk near a lamppost and some old buildings. The ground looks rough, with scattered rocks and uneven lines. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel alive. This style was common in prints of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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