The Satyrs' Dance (Danse de satyres)
1763
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1763
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two wild, hairy figures dancing in a forest. One holds a drum, the other a stick, while trees and bushes fill the background. The lines are loose and swirly, giving everything a sense of movement. The artist used a technique that lets ink pile up for dark, fuzzy textures—notice how the leaves and fur look almost fuzzy. This was a way to make the scene feel lively and untamed. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this carved into metal plates to print images.
