1855
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Las Bodas de Camacho is a 1855 ink by Célestin Nanteuil, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a busy outdoor market with people gathered around a dead rooster lying on the ground. In the center, a man in a hat holds the bird’s legs while another person cuts its throat. Around them, others chat, cook, or carry baskets. The background has trees, a hill, and a small crowd watching from a distance. The title *Las Bodas de Camacho* hints this might be about a wedding feast—roosters were often served at celebrations. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to show movement and life. 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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