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...il tomo sus simples...
...il tomo sus simples... 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. A color lithograph on wove paper, *.
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Overview
A color lithograph on wove paper, *...il tomo sus simples...*, was created by French artist Célestin Nanteuil around 1855, reflecting his involvement with the Romantic movement and printmaking techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a domestic, possibly medieval, setting where a man in armor engages a family (a woman and children) gathered around a table with food and cooking vessels. His gestures imply an explanatory or instructional role, perhaps related to preparing a recipe, as subtly suggested by the title.
Technique & Style
Executed in color lithography, the work showcases Nanteuil’s proficiency in this medium. The dimly lit interior, contrasted with faint outdoor elements visible through a window, demonstrates his ability to convey depth and atmosphere through lithographic techniques.
History & Provenance
Célestin Nanteuil, born in Rome to French parents with ties to Joseph Bonaparte, trained under Eustache-Hyacinthe Langlois at the École des Beaux-Arts and later in Dominique Ingres’s studio. The specific provenance of *...il tomo sus simples...* is not detailed here.
Context
Nanteuil’s work within the Romantic movement is evident in the emotional and intimate portrayal of domestic life. The choice of a possibly medieval subject also aligns with the Romantic interest in historical and nostalgic themes.
Legacy
While specific details on the legacy of *...il tomo sus simples...* are not provided, Nanteuil’s contributions to French printmaking and his association with prominent artists and movements (like Ingres and Romanticism) underscore the work’s place within 19th-century French art history.
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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.
lo levò in aria gridando, ecco il pane della providenza (I Held It Aloft and Cried, "Behold the Bread of Divine Providence!")
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