1763
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dance of the Satyrs is a 1763 ink by Jean Honoré Fragonard, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a wild forest scene with two figures dancing. One person is holding a wine jug while the other leans against a tree. The trees are thick and tangled, and the ground looks rocky and uneven. The artist used a scratchy, textured style to create depth and movement. The lines feel almost like they’re moving on their own. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
Jean-Honoré Fragonard was born on 5 April 1732 in Grasse, the son of a glover, and moved with his family to Paris in 1738.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
