Artwork
Las Bodas de Camacho
Las Bodas de Camacho 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
Las Bodas de Camacho is a color lithograph on wove paper created by Célestin Nanteuil around 1855. The work is a print, characteristic of Nanteuil's diverse practice as a painter, engraver, and illustrator.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a lively outdoor market surrounding a dead rooster, with figures engaged in various activities. The title references Camacho's wedding, suggesting a connection to a celebratory feast, as roosters were often served at such occasions.
Technique & Style
Nanteuil employed loose, sketchy lines to convey movement and energy in the composition. The lithographic technique allowed for the translation of his drawing style into a printed format, capturing the dynamic atmosphere of the scene.
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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.
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