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The Mule, Marie-Jeanne

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

1872

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

The Mule, Marie-Jeanne is a 1872 by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
When & what style?: 1872 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a mule standing in front of a stone building, with a large basket on its back. The mule is facing to the right, and its head is slightly lowered. In the background, there are several chickens pecking at the ground, and a few trees are visible in the distance. The scene is set in a rural or countryside setting, with the stone building and trees suggesting a peaceful and serene environment. The mule and chickens add a sense of activity and life to the scene. The painting is a great example of Impressionism and Realism, and it would be interesting to learn more about the artist Félix Hilaire Buhot.