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Matinée d'automne (Le petit chasseur)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with an eye-level perspective. The horizon is positioned in the upper half of the image, showing trees and distant elements. The technique appears to be a form of etching or lithography, with textured brushstrokes creating a soft effect. In the foreground, a figure and a dog walk along a path, accompanied by elongated shadows. Vertical trees line the right side, extending into the distance. The palette is monochromatic with various shades of grey, creating a somber atmosphere. The background shows a slightly lighter sky for contrast with the darker elements below.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
lithograph in gray-brown on japan paper
Dimensions
12001 × 8828 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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