Le Tombeau du Diable

1874

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Associated Names
Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Artist, French, 1847 - 1898

The image features a print with a distinct border that frames the central scene. Depicted in the center is a full-body view of a person seated in a cave-like setting. The person is primarily positioned forward with their dress flowing around them. Facial features are not distinctly visible due to the sketchy technique and shadow play, and their hair appears loose and dark, blending with the background. The attire suggests period-style clothing, enhancing the historical or mythical theme of the artwork. Surrounding the central scene are etched, ghostly figures in the border, seemingly engaged in various poses and activities. The background of the image depicts a dark cavern environment adding a mysterious atmosphere to the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching, drypoint, and aquatint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Daniel Bell and Pearl K. Bell

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.3 x 11.3 cm (6 13/16 x 4 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 30.5 x 21.8 cm (12 x 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.68.50

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bourcard/Goodfriend 1979, no. 108 iv/vi

  • Series Title

    Une Vieille Maîtresse

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Professor Daniel Bell and Pearl Bell, Cambridge, MA; gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1899

  • Bourcard, Gustave. Felix Buhot: catalogue descriptif de son oeuvre grave. Paris: H. Floury, 1899. Reprint. With additions and revisions by James Goodfriend. New York: Martin Gordon, 1979, no. 108, iv/vi.

Wikidata ID

Q76339568

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