Une vieille maîtresse
School : France
Subject depicted
ornementation (homme, journal, étoile, vautour, couronne, femme)
About this work
The artwork titled "Une vieille maîtresse", attributed to BUHOT Félix Hilaire (graveur), is preserved at musée Thomas-Henry. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: estampe. It was created using the following materials and techniques: eau-forte, papier. Its period of creation is identified as: 2nd half 19th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"Une vieille maîtresse" is preserved at musée Thomas-Henry, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
Une vieille maîtresse est une oeuvre de estampe par BUHOT Félix Hilaire (graveur), visible au musée Thomas-Henry. Il s'agit d'une oeuvre en eau-forte, papier. Les dimensions de l'oeuvre sont : Hauteur de la feuille en cm 23.5 ; Largeur de la feuille en cm 16.5 ; Hauteur à la cuvette en cm 17.5 ; Largeur à la cuvette en cm 11.5. Elle figure : ornementation (homme, journal, étoile, vautour, couronne, femme). La création de cette oeuvre remonte à la 2e moitié 19e siècle. Concernant cette pièce : BUHOT : Valognes, 1847 ; Paris, 1898 ; nationalité : Française.
Creation context
BUHOT Félix Hilaire (graveur) achève Une vieille maîtresse dans un climat artistique profondément marqué par la 2e moitié 19e siècle. Le musée Thomas-Henry, qui en conserve l'original, perpétue ainsi la mémoire d'un moment essentiel de l'histoire de l'art, où les créateurs ont su répondre aux défis de leur époque avec inventivité et audace.
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