L'Anesse Marie-Jeanne

Buhot employs fine etching lines to render the donkey’s fur and the stonework with considerable texture, creating a palpable sense of depth. Subtle variations in shading model the forms, while the contrast between the dark outlines and lighter areas enhances the three‑dimensional illusion typical of late‑19th‑century printmaking.

Created in 1872, the print entered the National Gallery of Art’s holdings through acquisition (specific acquisition details are not recorded in the source). Its presence in a major American museum reflects the broader interest in European prints during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Buhot’s work aligns with Romantic‑influenced realism, where ordinary subjects are treated with a heightened sense of atmosphere and detail. The depiction of rural labor and domestic animals resonates with contemporary French artistic trends that emphasized the dignity of everyday life.