1843
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hunter Surprised is a 1843 ink by Célestin Nanteuil, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman in a loose dress turning away from a shaggy, wild-haired man who’s grabbing her arm. The background is rough trees and rocky ground, like they’re in a forest. The woman looks startled, her body tense as she pulls back. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to make the scene feel urgent and dramatic. This style fits the Romantic period, which often showed strong emotions and nature. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
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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