Artwork
A Bacchante and Fauns
A Bacchante and Fauns is an oil painting by the Aestheticist artist Isobel Lilian Gloag. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
About this work
Overview
A Bacchante and Fauns is a 1912 oil painting by Isobel Lilian Gloag, an English artist associated with the aestheticism movement. The work is part of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a reclining nude woman, identified as a bacchante, surrounded by two naked male figures, likely fauns, in a woodland setting. The scene is drawn from mythology, with the figures engaged in a relaxed, idyllic atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Gloag's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with the figures illuminated against a dark background. The soft, golden light on the woman's skin and the detailed rendering of the figures' bodies demonstrate the artist's skill with oil paint.
History & Provenance
Created in 1912, A Bacchante and Fauns is a product of Gloag's work during the early 20th century, a period in which she was active in various mediums, including oil and watercolour painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Isobel Lilian Gloag (1865–1917) was an English Victorian painter, known for her oil and watercolour portraits, as well as posters and stained-glass designs.
Museum
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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