Bacchanal

The painting depicts a scene with three main figures. A nude woman holding a mask stands centered. She holds the mask with her left hand raised and her right hand on the shoulder of a nude child on the right. The child looks up at her with both arms raised. On the left, a bearded satyr-like figure with horns on his head is seated on a rock. He holds a lyre in his lap and gazes toward the woman. The background includes dense foliage, with trees and plants encircling the figures, suggesting a wooded or garden setting. The woman and child stand before a wall or backdrop. The overall scene captures an intimate moment among these characters in a natural environment. The image titled "Bacchanal" is by Jean-Honoré Fragonard.

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Dimensions:: 1263 × 866 px
Museum record:: View original

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Bacchanal

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