La statue du dieu Pan (Statue of the God Pan)
1750
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1750
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This scene shows three people in a garden by a stone wall. A woman in a pink dress sits on a bench, holding a small dog. A man in a blue coat stands behind her, pointing toward a statue half-hidden in the trees. Nearby, a woman in a white hat leans in, looking at the statue too. The artist used soft colors and light shading to make the garden feel peaceful. The statue in the background looks like a goat-man, blending into the greenery. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
