Exocetus
1819
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Charles Alexandre Lesueur
Charles Alexandre Lesueur (1822–1822) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Exocetus is a 1819 ink by Charles Alexandre Lesueur, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting, titled "Exocetus," features two fish in the center, with their bodies facing right and left. The fish have distinctive markings on their fins and tails. Above the fish are two small drawings of fish heads, one facing left and the other right. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The fish are rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate scales and fins. The artist's use of shading and texture creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity, inviting the viewer to contemplate the beauty of the natural world. For more information on the artist who created this beautiful etching, look up Lesueur, Charles Alexandre.
Charles Alexandre Lesueur (1822–1822) was an artist.
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