Les Gardiens du Logis
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
Les Gardiens du Logis is a 1872 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet rural scene with a covered wagon parked under trees. A cow stands near the wagon, and a dog lies on the ground in front of it. The background is dark and slightly blurred, while the wagon and animals are drawn with loose, sketchy lines. The artist focused on everyday life, giving it a peaceful, almost dreamy feel. The rough texture of the paper and the way the lines are drawn suggest this was made using printmaking techniques. Look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints with acid and needles.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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