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Feuilles d'Anes du Midi
Feuilles d'Anes du Midi is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The title, *Feuilles d'Anes du Midi*, means "Fool's Leaves of the South"—maybe a joke about the messy drawing.
This sketch shows five stick-like figures walking in a line. Two on the left look like donkeys, one holds a hat, and the others wear long coats and hats. Behind them, a town with spires and buildings is drawn in quick, rough lines. The sky is filled with chaotic scribbles, like wind or noise.
The title, *Feuilles d'Anes du Midi*, means "Fool's Leaves of the South"—maybe a joke about the messy drawing. The artist signed it "Luchon 1873," but the real name is Buhot.
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Overview
Feuilles d'Anes du Midi is an etching on laid paper created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1873. The work is signed 'Luchon 1873', referencing the artist's location at the time.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a procession of stick-like figures, some resembling donkeys, walking towards a town with spires and buildings. The title, translating to 'Fool's Leaves of the South', may be a humorous commentary on the sketchy, chaotic nature of the drawing.
Technique & Style
The print features quick, rough lines and scribbles, conveying a sense of movement and disorder. The use of etching techniques allowed Buhot to achieve a high level of detail and texture in the work.
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