Croquis de'Enfants (Sketches of Children)

Buhot combines traditional etching with drypoint, allowing both crisp line work and the softer, velvety burr characteristic of the latter. The drawing is rendered with bold, unrefined strokes and limited tonal shading, producing a sense of rapid execution. This approach aligns with the artist’s interest in capturing movement and atmosphere over precise detail.

Created in the early 1870s, the print belongs to the period when Buhot was exploring printmaking as a means of documenting contemporary life. While specific ownership records are scarce, the work has been cited in catalogues of 19th‑century French prints and appears in collections that focus on the development of etching and drypoint techniques during that era.