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A Triton Blowing a Conch Shell

Jean-Baptiste Nattier

1724

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Satyr

Dominant colour

A Triton Blowing a Conch Shell is a 1724 chalk by Jean-Baptiste Nattier, a Baroque work, depicting Satyr, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jean-Baptiste Nattier
When & what style?: 1724 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a drawing of a Triton, a mythological creature, blowing a conch shell. The drawing is interesting because it shows the artist's skill with simple tools. The use of black and white chalk on gray-brown paper creates a nice contrast. This was likely a study or a sketch for a larger work. Check out the work of artist Nattier, Jean-Baptiste, to see more of his drawings and paintings.