Artwork
Apeáronse junto á la fuente
Apeáronse junto á la fuente is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Célestin Nanteuil. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Apeáronse junto á la fuente is a color lithograph on wove paper created by Célestin Nanteuil around 1855. The print depicts a serene scene of figures gathered near a natural water source.
Subject & Meaning
The scene illustrates a moment from Don Quixote, where travelers rest and eat by a rocky stream. The figures are engaged in quiet activities, with one man gesturing as if speaking, while others look on or rest nearby.
Technique & Style
Nanteuil employed loose, sketchy lines to convey a sense of naturalness and spontaneity. The use of color lithography allowed for a soft, nuanced rendering of the landscape, with trees and distant terrain fading into the background.
History & Provenance
Célestin Nanteuil was a French artist associated with the Romantic movement, trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and later working in the studio of Dominique Ingres. He went on to hold prominent positions, including Director of the Académie des beaux-arts and curator of the Musée des beaux-arts in Dijon.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Artist
Célestin-François Nanteuil-Lebœuf, known as Célestin Nanteuil (French pronunciation: ; 11 July 1813 – 6 September 1873), was a French painter, engraver and illustrator closely tied to the Romantic movement in France.
