The Little Hunter

Buhot remembered the image of his Autumn Morning and decided, many years later, to return to the subject, but now in lithography. In contrast to the much smaller and earlier etching, the lithograph presents the appearance of a crayon drawing, far less concerned with subtle gradations of tone and focusing instead on the drama of sunrise and the play of light across the landscape. In addition, the beginnings of marginal commentary make an appearance and change the very nature of the image.

The first-state impressions, printed in black, are quite rare. Impressions of the better-known second state were printed in grey-green.

Félix Buhot
French, 1847–1898

Private collection

1892

This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. Other uses are not permitted.

Lithograph, trail proof in brow gray ink on laid paper
State two of two
Image: 9 3/8 x 13 5/8 in.
Sheet: 11 5/8 x 17 3/4 in.