Félix Hilaire Buhot and Philippe Burty
Bronze Inkwell
1877-1887
Scroll
Physical Qualities
Etching, drypoint, and aquatint, printed in brown, Sheet: 305 x 223 mm. (12 x 8 3/4 in.)
Plate: 235 x 157 mm. (9 1/4 x 6 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.7782
Printed in brown ink from cancelled plate; this image is the first version of Crapaud bronze (Bourcard/Goodfriend 18) for the series "Japonisme: dix eaux-fortes"
Inscribed: Signed and inscribed in plate: upper right "(owl)"; middle left "Bronze / encrier / Collection Ph. Burty"; lower left "FB / d'apres un croquis de M. Ph. Burty / [illegible] / 12 [illegible]"
Markings: None
