The Crossing

Buhot, Félix

The Crossing, 1879

Etching, drypoint and roulette

Félix Buhot — The Crossing (1879). Superb proof on old laid paper, definitive state (multi-technique: etching, drypoint and roulette). Catalog note: stamped, signed and annotated in pencil by the artist “Essai tiré à 35 épreuves” — an annotated trial impression of particular rarity.

Image size: nan" x nan"

Literature: Bourcard-Goodfriend 143

Description: Félix Buhot’s *The Crossing* (1879) stands as a masterful synthesis of etching, drypoint, and roulette, exemplifying the artist’s technical virtuosity and atmospheric sensitivity. This superb proof, realized on old laid paper, captures Buhot’s fascination with the interplay of light, weather, and urban life. The composition’s intricate lines and tonal richness evoke a sense of movement and transience, immersing the viewer in a fleeting moment of passage. Notably, this impression is an annotated trial proof—“Essai tiré à 35 épreuves”—personally stamped, signed, and inscribed by Buhot, underscoring its exceptional rarity and significance. Referenced in Bourcard-Goodfriend 143, *The Crossing* is a testament to Buhot’s innovative spirit and enduring influence in the history of printmaking.

$ 3,000