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Les Petits Anes de Luchon

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1873

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Les Petits Anes de Luchon is a 1873 ink by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1873 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching on laid paper shows a group of small donkeys gathered in a yard. The donkeys are the main focus, with their bodies facing different directions, giving the impression of movement. In the background, there is a wall or fence with a lantern hanging from it, adding depth to the scene. The etching technique used here creates a sense of texture and detail, especially in the fur of the donkeys and the roughness of the wall. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet activity, with the donkeys seemingly going about their business. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.