Who painted Dance of the Satyrs?

Dance of the Satyrs was painted by Jean Honoré Fragonard in 1763.

Where can I see Dance of the Satyrs?

Dance of the Satyrs is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Dance of the Satyrs?

Dance of the Satyrs is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Dance of the Satyrs?

Museum-quality prints of Dance of the Satyrs are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Dance of the Satyrs

Jean Honoré Fragonard , 1763

Dance of the Satyrs is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean Honoré Fragonard. It dates from 1763 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in image: Frago; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 80566

About this work

Overview

Dance of the Satyrs is an etching on laid paper created by Jean Honoré Fragonard in 1763.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a lively forest scene with two figures dancing amidst dense, tangled trees and rocky terrain. One figure holds a wine jug, while the other leans against a tree trunk, suggesting a carefree, possibly Bacchic, atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Fragonard employed a scratchy, textured etching style to convey depth and a sense of dynamic movement. The lines and hatching create a vivid, expressive representation of the forest and its inhabitants.