Who painted Title Page for "Lettres de Mon Moulin"?

Title Page for "Lettres de Mon Moulin" was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1885.

Where can I see Title Page for "Lettres de Mon Moulin"?

Title Page for "Lettres de Mon Moulin" is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Title Page for "Lettres de Mon Moulin"?

Title Page for "Lettres de Mon Moulin" is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Title Page for "Lettres de Mon Moulin"

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1885

Title Page for "Lettres de Mon Moulin" is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right below plate mark in graphite: Felix Buhot; lower left in graphite: [Col?] Imp. à 25 E[xemples]-; lower center in margin in plate: Félix Buhot inv. Sc; lower left in margin in plate: Lettre[s] de mon Moulin (pl. I); center in plate (on sheets of paper): LETTRES / DE / MON / MOULIN; upper left in central image in plate (on streamer): MOULIN ALP. DAUDET; lower left central image in plate: ALEM[erre] / [e]DITEUR / PASSAGE CHOISE[ul] / Felix Buhot; lower left in margin in plate: SOUSPREFE[T?] / AUX CHAMPS; by later hand, lower left in graphite: APG 10798/5

About this work

Overview

Title Page for 'Lettres de Mon Moulin' is a print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot around 1885, combining multiple etching techniques on Japanese paper.

Subject & Meaning

The central scene depicts a serene natural setting with a donkey, goat, and tree, set against a backdrop of a windmill. Surrounding this, a decorative border features an assortment of sketches including animals, flora, and architectural elements.

Technique & Style

Buhot employed a range of etching methods (etching, drypoint, aquatint, spit bite, roulette) to achieve detailed, realistic imagery with intricate textures and shading, contrasting with the playful, whimsical border sketches.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1885, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.

Context

This work serves as an example of late 19th-century etching techniques, characteristic of Buhot's detailed style, and is associated with the literary work 'Lettres de Mon Moulin'.

Legacy

The piece demonstrates Buhot's mastery of varied etching techniques, contributing to his reputation as a skilled printmaker of his era.