1822
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Vainqueurs et vaincus, tout est fricot pour le diable (The Vanquishers and the Vanquished, All Food for the Devil) is a 1822 ink by Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph depicts a dramatic scene with multiple figures, some of whom are wearing masks and costumes. The central figure is dressed in a large hat and holds a sword, while another figure in the foreground wears a hat and holds a long pole. The background of the image is not clearly defined, but it appears to be a dark and ominous setting. The image is rendered in a range of grays, with some areas of darker shading that add depth and dimension to the scene. The overall effect is one of drama and tension, as if the figures are engaged in a fierce battle or struggle. The image is a lithograph on wove paper, created by Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet in 1822. It is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination in art. To learn more about this style, look up Romanticism.
Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet was a French painter and printmaker, more especially of military subjects.
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