Artwork
Sancho Panza
Sancho Panza 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
Sancho Panza is a color lithograph on wove paper created by Célestin Nanteuil around 1855. The print depicts a scene from Miguel de Cervantes's Don Quixote.
Subject & Meaning
The work shows Sancho Panza, the squire from Don Quixote, slumped against a donkey, conveying a sense of exhaustion and resignation. The surrounding objects, including a crown, bag, and walking stick, suggest he has relinquished something significant.
Technique & Style
Nanteuil's use of color lithography allowed for a nuanced and expressive representation of the scene. The contrast between the donkey's calm demeanor and Sancho Panza's slumped posture adds to the emotional impact of the image.
Context
Nanteuil was associated with the Romantic movement, which emphasized emotion and individualism. His depiction of Sancho Panza reflects this aesthetic, capturing a moment of quiet introspection rather than a dramatic narrative scene.
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.
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