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Hunter Surprised
Hunter Surprised is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Célestin Nanteuil. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Hunter Surprised is a 1843 lithograph by Célestin Nanteuil, a French artist associated with the Romantic movement.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tense scene between a woman and a wild-haired man in a forest setting, with the woman appearing startled as he grasps her arm.
Technique & Style
Nanteuil employed rapid, sketchy lines to convey a sense of urgency and drama, characteristic of Romanticism's emphasis on intense emotions and the natural world.
History & Provenance
Nanteuil was born in Rome to French parents and trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and in Dominique Ingres's studio, influencing his Romantic style.
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Artist
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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