Who painted Ex-Libris pour "L'Ensorcelée" (Bookplate for "L'Ensorcelée")?

Ex-Libris pour "L'Ensorcelée" (Bookplate for "L'Ensorcelée") was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1884.

Where can I see Ex-Libris pour "L'Ensorcelée" (Bookplate for "L'Ensorcelée")?

Ex-Libris pour "L'Ensorcelée" (Bookplate for "L'Ensorcelée") is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Ex-Libris pour "L'Ensorcelée" (Bookplate for "L'Ensorcelée")?

Ex-Libris pour "L'Ensorcelée" (Bookplate for "L'Ensorcelée") is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Ex-Libris pour "L'Ensorcelée" (Bookplate for "L'Ensorcelée")

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1884

Ex-Libris pour "L'Ensorcelée" (Bookplate for "L'Ensorcelée") is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Ex-Libris pour 'L'Ensorcelée' is a bookplate etching created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot around 1884, executed in etching, drypoint, and aquatint on cream laid paper in a monochromatic black-brown hue.

Subject & Meaning

The design is specifically tailored for the book 'L'Ensorcelée', indicating its primary function as a personalized mark of ownership for this particular volume.

Technique & Style

Characterized by intricate lines and complex patterns, the small-scale work showcases Buhot's meticulous attention to detail, leveraging the expressive capabilities of combined etching, drypoint, and aquatint techniques.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1884, specific ownership history or notable exhibitions of this bookplate are not detailed in available information.