1832
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Bug-Jargal is a 1832 ink by Célestin Nanteuil, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man standing in the center, surrounded by lush foliage and various animals. The man is shirtless and wears a white skirt, holding a large leaf in his right hand. In the background, there are several other figures and objects, including a castle and a person lying on the ground. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of abundance and fertility. The artist's use of etching and drypoint techniques creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. To learn more about this style, look up the Romanticism movement.
Célestin-François Nanteuil-Lebœuf, known as Célestin Nanteuil (French pronunciation: ; 11 July 1813 – 6 September 1873), was a French painter, engraver and illustrator closely tied to the Romantic movement in France.
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