Who painted Le Secret du Mâitre Cornille (The Secret of Master Cornille)?

Le Secret du Mâitre Cornille (The Secret of Master Cornille) was painted by Félix-Hilaire Buhot in 1885.

Where can I see Le Secret du Mâitre Cornille (The Secret of Master Cornille)?

Le Secret du Mâitre Cornille (The Secret of Master Cornille) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le Secret du Mâitre Cornille (The Secret of Master Cornille)?

Le Secret du Mâitre Cornille (The Secret of Master Cornille) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Le Secret du Mâitre Cornille (The Secret of Master Cornille)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot , 1885

Le Secret du Mâitre Cornille (The Secret of Master Cornille) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix-Hilaire Buhot. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Le Secret du Mâitre Cornille is a print created by Félix-Hilaire Buhot around 1885 using various techniques on Japanese paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic street scene with a man attending to a fallen horse, surrounded by a crowd and a windmill, with a sign reading 'Cornille'. The main image is accompanied by smaller, sketch-like drawings of people, animals, and buildings.

Technique & Style

The print combines etching, drypoint, aquatint, roulette, and spit bite techniques to achieve a range of textures and tonal values, with a contrast between detailed and loose elements.