Surprise
1865
François-Nicolas Chifflart throws us into the middle of a mythological brawl with this chaotic etching, likely depicting the legendary battle between the Lapiths and the Centaurs. Titled 'Surprise,' the scene shows men ambushing a group of centaurs with clubs, creating a frantic tangle of flailing limbs and rearing horse bodies. The scratchy, energetic lines are classic Romanticism, prioritizing raw emotion and movement over calm perfection. Chifflart, a master illustrator known for bringing stories by Victor Hugo and Dante to life, uses his skills here to make the violence feel immediate and visceral.
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