Cochons au soleil (Pigs in the Sun)

c. 1878

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

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Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Artist, French, 1847 - 1898

This is a drawing of a group of pigs. Numerous pigs are clustered together in various poses that convey movement and interaction among the animals. The drawing is done in a monochromatic style using fine lines and cross-hatching to create depth and texture. This technique suggests the fur and form of the pigs, giving them a three-dimensional appearance against the textured background. The setting seems to have a dynamic ambiance, as implied by swirling lines and shadows surrounding the animals. The overall tone of the drawing is earthy and conveys the natural world.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Helena Gunnarsson, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2017.

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 Goodfriend, 1979, no. 64, iii/iii.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Cat. 62. 40; lower left in graphite verso: B64; lower center in graphite verso: a60733; center right in graphite verso: [indecipherable]

Markings

Felix Buhot's studio stamp (Lugt 977)

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