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Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The image is a print viewed straightforwardly from a slightly elevated perspective. In the foreground, there is a scene with figures around a tree and a sign. In the middle ground, there are mountains with minimal detail and foliage. The etching style features fine lines and cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of gray and black. The background has faint outlines and sketches around the detailed central image.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
9211 × 12882 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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