Artwork

L'Ensorcelée

L'Ensorcelée, by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, ink, 1873
L'Ensorcelée, by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, ink, 1873

L'Ensorcelée 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

Overview

L'Ensorcelée is a red etching and drypoint on wove paper by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, dated to 1873. The work presents a somber scene of a group surrounding a prone figure, set against a backdrop featuring a distinctive tall-towered building.

Subject & Meaning

The etching captures a moment of collective concern or mourning, as evidenced by the gathering around the recumbent figure. The specific subject or narrative remains ambiguous, leaving interpretation open.

Technique & Style

Buhot employed red etching and drypoint techniques on wove paper, leveraging the bold contrast between the red ink and white paper to emphasize the central, prostrate figure.

History & Provenance

Created in 1873, the etching's provenance details are not specified here, highlighting only its creation year and medium.

Context

While associated with the broader Romantic movement through Buhot's oeuvre, L'Ensorcelée's specific contextual influences or inspirations are not detailed in the available information.

Legacy

The etching's impact or legacy beyond its existence as part of Buhot's body of work is not provided in the given context.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Artist

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.

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