Artwork
The Bacchante and the Young Faun
The Bacchante and the Young Faun is a print by William Walcot. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1921.998
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
The Bacchante and the Young Faun is a print by William Walcot, created around 1911. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two figures in a shadowy forest, suggesting a mythological scene. A woman with flowing hair and draped cloth is more detailed, while the other figure is obscured by trees.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, hurried lines and a rough, unfinished quality. The artist's use of smudged and scratched areas adds to the sketchy feel.
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Artist & collection
Artist
William Walcot RE was a Russian-Scottish architect, graphic artist and etcher, notable as a architect of refined Art Nouveau in Moscow, Russia.
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