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This drawing depicts a pastoral scene with classical figures. In the center, a satyr is shown interacting with a goat. To the left, a figure is holding a garland, possibly a deity, accompanied by a putto or cherub-like being. On the right, a bust is mounted on a plinth next to a tree. The drawing is executed in fine lines and shading, typical of classical or neoclassical themes. The composition is enclosed in an oval frame.
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This drawing depicts a pastoral scene with classical figures. In the center, a satyr is shown interacting with a goat. To the left, a figure is holding a garland, possibly a deity, accompanied by a putto or cherub-like being. On the right, a bust is mounted on a plinth next to a tree. The drawing is executed in fine lines and shading, typical of classical or neoclassical themes. The composition is enclosed in an oval frame.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Antique Subject

Style of Angelica Kauffmann

Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite
Dimensions
overall (oval): 20.8 x 23.5 cm (8 3/16 x 9 1/4 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1971.14.2
Credit line
Gift of Leonard Baskin
Time span
1726 to 1750
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • classical
  • mythology
  • Swiss

NGA object ID 52448. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.