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Celestin Francois Collection

Captivating and enigmatic, Celestin Francois was a master of capturing the essence of beauty and emotion

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: Man Proposing to a Woman whose Face is Hidden by Hair, ca. 1830-65

Man Proposing to a Woman whose Face is Hidden by Hair, ca. 1830-65

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: Night; vignette of girl in 18th century costume picking roses on verso, ca. 1830-65

Night; vignette of girl in 18th century costume picking roses on verso, ca. 1830-65

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: Title Page for Les Artistes Anciens & Modernes, Vol. IX, ca. 1848-62

Title Page for Les Artistes Anciens & Modernes, Vol. IX, ca. 1848-62

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: Third Part, The Revolt, ca. 1830-65. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil

Third Part, The Revolt, ca. 1830-65. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
Third Part, The Revolt, ca. 1830-65

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: Dreams of Hunting, 1858. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil

Dreams of Hunting, 1858. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
Dreams of Hunting, 1858

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: Temptation, ca. 1850. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil

Temptation, ca. 1850. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
Temptation, ca. 1850

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: Portrait of Victor Hugo, 1833. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil

Portrait of Victor Hugo, 1833. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
Portrait of Victor Hugo, 1833

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: The Potion, 1860. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil

The Potion, 1860. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
The Potion, 1860

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: Intoxication, 1858. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil

Intoxication, 1858. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
Intoxication, 1858

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: The Daughters of the Devil, ca. 1848-62. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil

The Daughters of the Devil, ca. 1848-62. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
The Daughters of the Devil, ca. 1848-62

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: The Fountain, ca. 1830-70. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil

The Fountain, ca. 1830-70. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
The Fountain, ca. 1830-70

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: Two Conscripts, ca. 1830-70. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil

Two Conscripts, ca. 1830-70. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
Two Conscripts, ca. 1830-70

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: Contemporary Artists, ca. 1847. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil

Contemporary Artists, ca. 1847. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
Contemporary Artists, ca. 1847

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: Woman by the Sea with the Madonna, Pointing to a Ship, ca. 1848-62

Woman by the Sea with the Madonna, Pointing to a Ship, ca. 1848-62

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: First Part, the Departure, ca. 1830-60. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil

First Part, the Departure, ca. 1830-60. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
First Part, the Departure, ca. 1830-60

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: Charles Chaplin, from 'L Artiste', August 1, 1859

Charles Chaplin, from "L Artiste", August 1, 1859
Charles Chaplin, from " L Artiste", August 1, 1859

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: The Dream, ca. 1849-62. ca. 1849-62. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil

The Dream, ca. 1849-62. ca. 1849-62. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
The Dream, ca. 1849-62

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: Bug-Jargal, ca. 1832. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil

Bug-Jargal, ca. 1832. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
Bug-Jargal, ca. 1832

Background imageCelestin Francois Collection: Notre-Dame de Paris, 1832. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil

Notre-Dame de Paris, 1832. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
Notre-Dame de Paris, 1832


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Captivating and enigmatic, Celestin Francois was a master of capturing the essence of beauty and emotion. From his delicate portrayal of a man proposing to a woman with her face hidden by hair, to the enchanting night scene of a girl in 18th century costume picking roses, his art transports us to another time. As we delve into the pages of Les Artistes Anciens & Modernes or Revue de Peintres, we are greeted by Celestin Nanteuil's exquisite title pages that set the tone for artistic exploration. In Clorinde, he unveils a captivating muse whose gaze holds secrets untold. The third part of The Revolt takes us on an emotional journey through its powerful imagery created by Nanteuil's skilled hand. Dreams of Hunting transport us to lush landscapes where nature intertwines with our desires. Diane stands as a testament to Nanteuil's ability to capture strength and grace in one stroke. In Temptation, he explores the complexities between desire and restraint. His portrait of Victor Hugo immortalizes the literary genius with every brushstroke revealing layers upon layers. The Potion entices us into a world where magic meets reality, while Intoxication delves into intoxicating passions that consume our senses. Celestin Francois' art is an invitation to explore our own dreams and desires through his evocative creations.