Artwork

Seriez vous sensible?

Seriez vous sensible?, by Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, ink, 1823
Seriez vous sensible?, by Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, ink, 1823

Seriez vous sensible? is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Nicolas Toussaint Charlet. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Seriez vous sensible? is a 1823 lithograph by Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet, a French artist known for his military themes.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a military figure, distinguished by his uniform and sword, surrounded by civilians in 19th-century attire, one of whom is a woman holding a child, in front of a European-style building.

Technique & Style

Charlet employed a range of grays to achieve depth and atmosphere, characteristic of his skill as a printmaker.

Context

The work reflects Charlet's focus on military life and is associated with the early 19th-century art movement that emphasized emotion and everyday life.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Nicolas Toussaint Charlet

Artist

Nicolas Toussaint Charlet

Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet was a French painter and printmaker, more especially of military subjects.

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