La Fantastique quadrille

c. 1838

Célestin Nanteuil

Associated Names
Célestin Nanteuil

Artist, French, 1813 - 1873

F. Bonnisseau

Author, French, active 19th century

Ad. Catelin & Cie

Artist, French, active 19th century

This is a drawing featuring a central figure playing a Pan flute, surrounded by various characters and decorative elements. The border contains additional scenes and figures that suggest a narrative or allegory. Figures and animals are depicted interacting on the left, while classical attired figures and cherubic forms are on the right. Floral motifs and small figures fill the spaces, creating a sense of movement and festivity. The style and detail resemble 19th-century illustrations known for intricate and narrative-driven compositions.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA); gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1885

  • Beraldi, Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris, 1885-1892: p. 184 [proof]

Inscriptions

upper center in image, in graphite: La Fantastique / quadrille/ lower center in graphite: Publié par Ad.--Catelin & Cie; lower left in image: 1838 CELESTIN NANTEUIL; by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: [not deciphered] / Nanteuil / [not deciphered]

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