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Le Secret du Maîtres Cornille

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene centered around a windmill. The drawing features a person seated next to a small animal on a textured landscape in front of the windmill. The windmill is detailed with its sails and structure depicted on the right side of the composition. Above the primary scene, there is a smaller depiction of people or animals in motion near the windmill. Several sketched outlines of figures, animals, and objects are around the drawing, enhancing the lively setting. The intricate line work captures a moment filled with narrative elements surrounding the central figure and animal.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
etching and roulette on laid paper
Dimensions
7925 × 11392 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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