Artwork
Nymphs et Satyres
Nymphs et Satyres is an oil painting by Narcisse Virgilio Díaz. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Nymphs et Satyres is a mythological oil painting by Narcisse Virgilio Díaz, created around 1851. It is now held at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of mostly nude figures, including nymphs and satyrs, gathered in a wooded area, engaged in activities such as playing instruments or embracing. The scene conveys a sense of joy and abandon, suggesting a carefree world.
Technique & Style
The painting features earthy tones and softer pastels, with loose and expressive brushstrokes that convey energy and movement. Dappled sunlight filters through the trees, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Narcisse Virgilio Díaz (1807–1876) was a French artist, born in Bordeaux.
Elegant Ladies in a Forest Clearing
Venus and Cupid
Hesperides, 'Dance around the Golden Tree'
A Woodland Fête
Autumn woods
Cherries: A Group of Young Women in a Landscape, One of Them Holding a Basket of Cherries
The wood
Landscape with a Farmyard
Cherries: a group of young women in a landscape
Courtship
Venus and Cupid
Nymph and Satyr