Engel zwevend boven een monument voor Victor Hugo, Alfred de Musset, Pierre-Jean de Béranger en Alphonse de Lamartine 1823 - 1873

This lithograph, created by Célestin Nanteuil between 1823 and 1873, depicts a winged angel hovering over a monument dedicated to prominent French literary figures: Victor Hugo, Alfred de Musset, Pierre-Jean de Béranger, and Alphonse de Lamartine. The angel, adorned with a laurel wreath, holds an open book in her hand, symbolizing the power of literature and the enduring legacy of these writers. The inscription on the monument further emphasizes the artwork's focus on the celebrated figures and their literary contributions. The work exemplifies Nanteuil's skill in capturing detail and conveying emotional depth through the medium of lithography. This lithograph, measuring 360 mm in height and 277 mm in width, showcases the artist's appreciation for both artistic and literary excellence.