1763
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nymph Supported by Two Satyrs (Nymphe s'asseyant sur les mains de deux satyres) is a 1763 ink by Jean Honoré Fragonard, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a scene of a nude woman sitting on the hands of two satyrs. The woman is in the center, with the two satyrs on either side of her. The background is filled with foliage and trees, creating a natural setting. The painting is done in a romantic style, with soft colors and gentle lines. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the Romanticism movement.
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.
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