Artwork
The Satyrs' Dance (Danse de satyres)
The Satyrs' Dance (Danse de satyres) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean Honoré Fragonard. It dates from 1763 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Satyrs' Dance is an etching by Jean Honoré Fragonard, created in 1763.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two satyrs dancing in a wooded scene, their bodies twisted in playful poses amidst tangled vines and rough tree bark, evoking a wild and untamed forest atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Fragonard employed sharp lines and shading to convey a sense of movement and energy, with the figures' flowing robes and swirling branches blending together to create a dynamic scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Honoré Fragonard was born on 5 April 1732 in Grasse, the son of a glover, and moved with his family to Paris in 1738.
