Jupiter sommant Mr. Charles Dupin
1858
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Amédée Charles Henri Cham
Amédée Charles Henri Cham (1831–1831) was an artist.
See the richer artist page1858
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Jupiter sommant Mr. Charles Dupin is a 1858 ink by Amédée Charles Henri Cham, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two big, dramatic figures dressed like ancient gods. One holds a bundle of sticks, the other a staff with a snake wrapped around it. Between them sits a bird, looking down. Both figures wear long robes and crowns of leaves or wheat. The caption below hints this is a joke about a man named Dupin borrowing godly symbols. The artist used quick, bold lines to make the scene feel urgent and funny. Next, check out how this was made using lithography.
Amédée Charles Henri Cham (1831–1831) was an artist.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
