Who painted Las Bodas de Camacho?

Las Bodas de Camacho was painted by Célestin Nanteuil in 1855.

Where can I see Las Bodas de Camacho?

Las Bodas de Camacho is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Las Bodas de Camacho?

Las Bodas de Camacho is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Las Bodas de Camacho?

Museum-quality prints of Las Bodas de Camacho are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Las Bodas de Camacho

Célestin Nanteuil , 1855

Las Bodas de Camacho is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Célestin Nanteuil. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left: Célestin Nanteuil dibo y lit; lower right: Lith de J J. Martinez, Madrid; lower center: LAS BODAS DE CAMACHO

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Overview

Las Bodas de Camacho is a color lithograph on wove paper created by Célestin Nanteuil around 1855. The work is a print, characteristic of Nanteuil's diverse practice as a painter, engraver, and illustrator.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a lively outdoor market surrounding a dead rooster, with figures engaged in various activities. The title references Camacho's wedding, suggesting a connection to a celebratory feast, as roosters were often served at such occasions.

Technique & Style

Nanteuil employed loose, sketchy lines to convey movement and energy in the composition. The lithographic technique allowed for the translation of his drawing style into a printed format, capturing the dynamic atmosphere of the scene.

...y vio que à sus espaldas venian hasta seis ó siete hombres..., Célestin Nanteuil

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Artist

Célestin Nanteuil

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.