...y vio que à sus espaldas venian hasta seis ó siete hombres...
1855
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1855
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This scene shows a busy street with a mix of people and animals. On the left, a man on horseback talks to a woman in a long dress. Nearby, a donkey is tied up, and a group of men seem to be arguing or preparing something. In the background, a covered cart and a few buildings give the place a rustic feel. The title hints this is a moment from a story about a man named Don Quixote. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and life, which was a new style at the time. If you like this, look up lithography to see how artists like Nanteuil made prints like this.
