The Castle of the Owls
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Artist
Félix-Hilaire Buhot
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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The Castle of the Owls is a 1887 by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a dark, moody night scene split in half. On the left, a river reflects a few faint lights from a distant, shadowy castle. People walk along the riverbank, but they’re blurry. On the right side, a bookcase stands filled with odd symbols, musical notes, and a banner that says "Exlibris." The whole image feels like a mix of mystery and old stories. The bookcase side looks like a personal collection—maybe the artist’s own books. The word "Exlibris" means a label inside books to show ownership, often with drawings. This print might be playing with the idea of hidden meanings in art. If you like this mix of dark scenes and secret symbols, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more prints like this.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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