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Une Matinée d'autommne (Autumn Afternoon)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape viewed from a ground-level perspective. The horizon line is low, merging with the sky. Slender trees with sparse foliage rise vertically along the horizon. The brushstrokes are delicate and fine. A figure with a dog wades through shallow water. In the background, the landscape extends into a wooded area. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of grey and beige, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1875
Medium
etching, aquatint and drypoint on chinese paper
Dimensions
3450 × 2590 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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