Landscape with a Satyr Family and Classical Sculpture
1776
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1776
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a rocky, wild scene with three figures: a man with horns and a beard, a woman holding a mirror, and a child playing. Behind them, a broken statue lies on the ground, and a tree stands tall on a hill. The sky is stormy, with dark clouds and distant mountains. The artist used fine lines to show texture—rough rocks, flowing hair, and even the wrinkles in the figures’ skin. The broken statue hints at something lost or forgotten. Next, look up technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
