Kasteel met uilen en ex libris 1877 - 1891

"Kasteel met uilen en ex libris" is a 19th-century etching by Félix Hilaire Buhot, a French artist known for his detailed and atmospheric works. The piece, which is on display at the Rijksmuseum, features a circular vignette depicting a castle, possibly a fortress or a medieval building, with an owl perched on top. The vignette is framed by a decorative border and accompanied by a smaller rectangular image of a book adorned with a banner reading "Ex libris". This artwork is an example of Buhot's mastery of the etching technique and his fascination with the interplay of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and mood.