Artwork

Bacchante or The Player on The Lyre

Bacchante or The Player on The Lyre, by Edward Calvert, 1829
Bacchante or The Player on The Lyre, by Edward Calvert, 1829

Bacchante or The Player on The Lyre is a print by the Romanticist artist Edward Calvert. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Bacchante or The Player on The Lyre is a print created by Edward Calvert in 1829, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a nude female figure, likely a Bacchante, standing in a natural setting with a lyre, conveying a sense of serenity and contemplation.

Technique & Style

The work employs chiaroscuro, utilizing strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, enhancing the overall mood.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Edward Calvert

Artist

Edward Calvert

Edward Calvert (1799–1883) was an artist, born in Appledore.

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