Artwork
A Fountain with Three Tritons
A Fountain with Three Tritons is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Joseph Ignace François Parrocel. It dates from 1744 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Fountain with Three Tritons is a drawing created by Joseph Ignace François Parrocel around 1744. It is executed in black chalk with white highlights on beige paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts three tritons, muscular sea gods, blowing conch shells over a fountain. The scene is mythological, showcasing Parrocel's preference for such subjects over battle scenes, his family's traditional specialty.
Technique & Style
The tritons' twisting poses demonstrate Parrocel's skill in capturing the human form in motion. White chalk highlights are used to create a sense of light catching the water droplets, adding to the overall effect.
Artist & collection
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