Félix Hilaire Buhot
Bronze Inkwell
1883
Physical Qualities
Etching, drypoint, and aquatint, Sheet: 379 x 198 mm. (14 15/16 x 7 13/16 in.)
Plate: 214 x 153 mm. (8 7/16 x 6 in.)
Portfolio/Series
From the series "Japonisme: dix eaux-fortes"
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
1996.48.7781
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Signed and inscribed in pencil: lower left "planche détruite / tiré de la collection 'Japonisme'"; lower right "Felix Burty" Signed, dated and inscribed in plate: upper right "7 / Bronze / encrier / Collection of Mr. Ph. Burty"; lower left "FB / 1883"
Markings: Artist's stamp: monogram with owl, in red ink (Lugt 977)
