La Maison Maudite (The House of the Damned)

c. 1883/1885

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Associated Names
Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Artist, French, 1847 - 1898

Drawing featuring a building, birds flying around, and a black cat in the foreground. The surroundings of the image contain intricate designs depicting various figures. The composition is detailed with fine lines used to create textures and depth.

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Artwork overview


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. 117, i/ii

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: planche détruite; lower right in graphite: la Maison Maudité pour "Ensorcelée" COTX; lower left verso in graphite: APG 7440

Markings

Felix Buhot's studio stamp (Lugt 977)


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