Twilight 1845 - 1855

"Twilight" (1845-1855), a lithograph by Célestin Nanteuil, captures the ethereal beauty of a moonlit forest scene. A nude woman, with a dog at her side, stands by a stream, her figure illuminated by the pale glow of the crescent moon. The dense foliage surrounding the figures creates a sense of mystery and solitude, characteristic of Romanticism, a prevailing art movement of the 19th century. This intricate artwork, held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Nanteuil's mastery of detail and his ability to evoke a sense of tranquility and reverie.