Wooded Landscape with a Nymph and a Satyr
1764
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1764
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Wooded Landscape with a Nymph and a Satyr is a 1764 ink by Salomon Gessner, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a dark forest with thick trees and tangled branches. In the center, a woman with flowing hair stands near a tree trunk, while a goat-like figure with horns and a tail leans against it. Small figures hide in the shadows or peek from behind bushes, and a building glows faintly in the distance. The pale blue tint on the paper makes the scene feel cool and mysterious. The artist used fine lines to show every leaf and fold in the clothes, making the forest look alive. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.
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