Artwork
Le Curé de Cucugnan
Le Curé de Cucugnan is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le Curé de Cucugnan is a print by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, created in 1879 using etching, drypoint, and roulette techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene of several people gathered in a room with a high ceiling and fireplace, with one person seated and others standing around them, surrounded by indistinct wall hangings.
Technique & Style
Buhot employed a range of techniques to achieve a detailed, realistic representation with varied textures and depth, contributing to the overall mood of quiet contemplation.
Context
This work is associated with the Romanticism movement, characterized by its emphasis on detailed and expressive representations.
Artist & collection
Ex-Libris pour "L'Ensorcelée" (Bookplate for "L'Ensorcelée")
Ex-Libris pour "L'Ensorcelée" (Bookplate for "L'Ensorcelée")
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Fan with Wildflowers and Butterflies against the Norman Coast![Gillingham Pier, London [verso], by Félix-Hilaire Buhot](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/felix-hilaire-buhot--gillingham-pier-london-verso--641e03dd7de8217b-w320.webp)
Gillingham Pier, London [verso]
