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.
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.
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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