1855
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sancho Panza is a 1855 ink by Célestin Nanteuil, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man slumped on the ground, his head resting against a donkey’s neck. He’s wearing a hat, boots, and a loose shirt, looking tired. Next to him lies a crown, a bag, and a walking stick—like he’s given up something important. The donkey’s calm face contrasts with the man’s slumped posture. The title *Sancho Panza* hints this might be a character from a famous story, but the drawing feels more like a real moment than a hero’s tale. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists made prints like this.
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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