Seated Man with Quill in his Right Hand at Desk Littered with Books 1834

"Seated Man with Quill in his Right Hand at Desk Littered with Books" is a lithograph created by Célestin Nanteuil in 1834. The artwork depicts a seated man engaged in writing at a desk cluttered with books. The artist captures the figure in a contemplative pose, highlighting the man's focused concentration. The piece exemplifies the detailed realism of the lithographic technique, capturing the textures of the man's clothing, the books, and the desk. This intricate detail evokes a sense of historical accuracy and the quiet intensity of scholarly pursuits. The artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.