Bacchanal with Children and Chariot
1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a wild, chaotic scene with people and animals tangled together. On the left, a group of figures—some standing, some crawling—seem to be wrestling or dancing. On the right, a chariot flips over, with horses and riders sprawled in the air. The lines are loose and scratchy, like quick charcoal strokes. The artist packed a lot of movement into a small space, making it feel like everything’s in motion. The figures look half-human, half-mythical, which fits the wild, dreamlike vibe. If you like this sketchy, energetic style, check out Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux.
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