Le roi, le milan, et le chasseur (The King, the Kite, and the Hunter)
1759
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1759
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le roi, le milan, et le chasseur (The King, the Kite, and the Hunter) is a 1759 ink by Louis-Simon Lempereur, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a king sitting on a throne, wearing a red robe and a gold crown. He is surrounded by several men, one of whom is holding a bird of prey. The scene is set in a grand hall with a large curtain in the background. In the foreground, one of the men is reaching out to the king, while another is holding a spear. The king appears to be in a state of distress, with his arms outstretched and his face contorted in a mixture of fear and anger. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tension and drama. The use of bold colors and dynamic composition creates a sense of energy and movement, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the king. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Romanticism artists, who often explored themes of emotion and drama in their work.
