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Les Vieux

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior scene with figures. The central part of the drawing depicts a detailed scene inside a room, with ornate furniture and decorations. There is a cabinet with intricately designed doors, and within the room, there is a sense of domestic activity. The floor is tiled, and a dog is present. Surrounding the main image are various sketches and doodles, including a pastoral scene at the top with a vast landscape and a person walking, while the sides and bottom have images of animals, flowers, and other figures. The style of drawing is highly detailed and reminiscent of a narrative engraving.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
etching, drypoint, and aquatint on laid paper
Dimensions
7966 × 11514 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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