Who painted Notre-Dame de Paris?

Notre-Dame de Paris was painted by Célestin Nanteuil in 1832.

Where can I see Notre-Dame de Paris?

Notre-Dame de Paris is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Notre-Dame de Paris?

Notre-Dame de Paris is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Notre-Dame de Paris

Célestin Nanteuil , 1832

Notre-Dame de Paris is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Célestin Nanteuil. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Célestin Nanteuil's 'Notre-Dame de Paris' is an etching created in 1832. The artist, associated with the Romantic movement, was trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and in Dominique Ingres's studio.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a fancy wooden tomb inside a church, likely Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. The tomb is adorned with intricate carvings of biblical or historical scenes, and a statue sits atop a pedestal. The empty space on the tomb's front suggests a missing element.

Technique & Style

Nanteuil's work showcases his attention to detail, particularly in rendering the tomb's carvings. The etching technique allowed for a high level of intricacy, characteristic of Romantic-era printmaking.

Artist & collection

Artist

Célestin Nanteuil

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.