An Autumn Morning or The Morning Huntsman

An Autumn Morning or The Morning Huntsman

Buhot rarely made prints of generic landscape, generally preferring to etch and interpret actual scenes known to him. This print stands out in his work for its anonymity of place and its execution, in which detail is largely obscured in the depth of vision and the hazy atmosphere of early morning. It exemplifies why Buhot described his printed work as “paintings on copper.” Thirty-five impressions were taken in all, and later ones tend to show weakening in the image and a lack of contrast. The quality of this example indicates an early impression.

Félix Buhot
French, 1847–1898

Private collection

c. 1878

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

Etching, drypoint, and aquatint
State two of five
Plate: 4 1/4 x 6 5/8 inches