Bernard Buffet

French, 1928-1999

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The image shows a tall church tower in the center with surrounding buildings and trees. The artwork features dark, bold lines and sketch-like etching techniques, with a monochromatic color palette of black on white.
Bernard Buffet, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 1970, drypoint in black on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.250

Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Bernard Buffet · 1970 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.250
The image shows a landscape view from a slightly elevated position, with a rural scene dominated by fields and distant houses. The horizon is high, with low hills and structures outlined clearly. The composition uses dense cross-hatching for intricate detail and shading. The black-and-white color scheme emphasizes contrast and depth, with dark lines against light spaces conveying form and perspective. The foreground features fields and trees, while fields extend into the distance towards a farmhouse and trees. The pattern of lines dominates the scene, giving it an abstract and organized appearance.
Bernard Buffet, Landscape at Monaco, 1953, drypoint in black on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1963.11.60

Landscape at Monaco

Bernard Buffet · 1953 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1963.11.60
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Toreador

Bernard Buffet · 1967 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.251
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Departure of the Fishing Boats

Bernard Buffet · 1962 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.439