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Célestin Nanteuil

Associated Names
Célestin Nanteuil

Artist, French, 1813 - 1873

The image shows two figures - an older man and a young woman - depicted in an artistic style. The man's upper body is on the left side, with wide eyes, a bushy beard, and unkempt hair. He wears a loose-fitting shirt with a rolled-up sleeve and holds a long stick. The young woman stands on the right, facing the man with her profile visible. She has tied-back dark hair and is dressed in a light-colored dress that reaches her ankles. She holds her dress lifted off the ground with one hand and her other hand is extended towards the man. The background has textured shading resembling trees, rocks, and foliage, creating an outdoor setting. The composition is in a monochromatic palette.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Frank Anderson Trapp

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.7 x 26.5 cm (13 11/16 x 10 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.57.31


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank Anderson Trapp [1922-2005], Amherst, MA; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q75430263

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