{"product_id":"porcelain-tea-caddy-with-bird-on-a-flowering-branch-felix-hilaire-buhot","title":"Porcelain Tea Caddy with Bird on a Flowering Branch - Félix Hilaire Buhot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined etching by Félix Hilaire Buhot depicting a porcelain tea caddy adorned with a bird and blossom motif, reflecting the influence of Japonisme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Félix Hilaire Buhot depicts a square porcelain tea caddy, an object that reflects the nineteenth-century European fascination with East Asian decorative arts. Buhot, a printmaker known for his technical experimentation, captures the object with precise, delicate lines that define the form of the vessel. The surface of the caddy is decorated with a bird perched upon a flowering branch, a motif characteristic of the Japonisme movement that influenced many French artists of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is balanced and restrained. Buhot uses the etching needle to suggest the smooth, reflective quality of the porcelain, while the drypoint adds texture to the gnarled bark of the branch and the soft plumage of the bird. The work is part of a series documenting items from the collection of Philippe Burty, a critic and collector who was instrumental in introducing Japanese aesthetics to the Parisian art world. By isolating the tea caddy against a neutral background, Buhot invites the viewer to observe the object as a piece of art in its own right, rather than merely a functional container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuhot often incorporated marginalia and experimental techniques into his prints, yet here he maintains a clean, focused approach. The shading around the base of the caddy provides a sense of weight and presence, grounding the object within the frame. This print demonstrates the artist's ability to translate the subtle variations of ceramic decoration into the monochromatic medium of etching. It remains a clear example of how Western printmakers engaged with the material culture of the East, blending traditional European graphic techniques with imported stylistic sensibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ivory-medicine-case-decorated-with-three-musicians-felix-hilaire-buhot\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eIvory Medicine Case Decorated with Three Musicians - Félix Hilaire Buhot — Félix Buhot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/japanse-vrouwen-philip-zilcken\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJapanse vrouwen - Philip Zilcken — Philip Zilcken\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Félix Hilaire Buhot","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599269794127,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599273660751,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599273693519,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58599273726287,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58599273759055,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58599273791823,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58599273824591,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58599273857359,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58599273890127,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58599273922895,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58599273955663,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58599273988431,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Porcelain-Tea-Caddy-with-Bird-on-a-Flowering-Branch_Poster_CompositorV1_1788013269659.jpg?v=1788013867","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/porcelain-tea-caddy-with-bird-on-a-flowering-branch-felix-hilaire-buhot","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}