Who painted Adoration des Mages?

Adoration des Mages was painted by French 19th Century in 1831.

Where can I see Adoration des Mages?

Adoration des Mages is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Adoration des Mages?

Adoration des Mages is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Adoration des Mages

French 19th Century , 1831

Adoration des Mages is an ink print by the Romanticist artist French 19th Century. It dates from 1831 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Adoration des Mages is a lithograph print depicting a lively scene with a crowd gathered around a small stage. The work is rendered in black and white, with expressive, sketchy lines.

Subject & Meaning

The title Adoration des Mages suggests a connection to the traditional depiction of the Magi, but the scene appears to be a commentary on how people respond to art or tradition, with some figures displaying boredom or confusion.

Technique & Style

The print was created using lithography, a technique that allows for the mass production of images. The artist's loose, rapid style imbues the work with energy and a sense of spontaneity.

Artist & collection

Artist

French 19th Century

This sculptor liked to keep sharp tools in the studio and blunt ones in his pocket—his niece recalled finding him absentmindedly whittling a stick while talking philosophy.