La Ronde de nuit (Night Patrol)

Buhot combined etching, aquatint, drypoint, and roulette to achieve a range of tonal values. Fine incised lines define the bark and foliage, while aquatint washes create deep, velvety shadows. The drypoint work adds delicate, velvety edges, and the roulette tool introduces subtle texture, together producing a richly layered, atmospheric print that emphasizes depth and mood.

Created in the late nineteenth century, La Ronde de nuit reflects Buhot’s interest in atmospheric printmaking that was gaining prominence in France. While specific ownership records are scarce, the piece has been documented in catalogues of Buhot’s oeuvre and appears in collections that focus on 19th‑century French graphic art, illustrating the artist’s contribution to the medium’s development.