The Satyr's Family (La famille du satyre)
1763
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1763
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Satyr's Family (La famille du satyre) is a 1763 ink by Jean Honoré Fragonard, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a family of three satyrs—a half-man, half-goat creature—sitting in a wooded grove. The adult male leans against a tree, holding a baby, while the female satyr cradles another child. Tall grass and tangled branches fill the background, framing them like a stage. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the fur on the satyrs and the rough bark of the trees. The scene feels playful but also a little wild, with the figures blending into nature. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create detailed prints like this one.
