Apeáronse junto á la fuente

Apeáronse junto á la fuente

Célestin Nanteuil

1855

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This scene shows a group of people resting by a rocky stream in a wooded area. One man sits on a rock, gesturing as if talking, while another man and woman sit nearby, looking down. A dog lies on the ground, and a basket of food sits beside them. In the background, trees and a distant landscape fade into soft light. The title at the top hints this is a moment from *Don Quixote*, where travelers stop to eat. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to keep it lively and natural. Next, look into lithography to see how this print was made.

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