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Bacchanales: Nymph Astride a Satyr

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of two nude figures. A female figure sits astride a male figure. The female figure's long hair flows behind her. The female faces right while the male faces left. Their arms are wrapped around each other. The pair sit within a large circle. A fallen jug or urn lies nearby. They are surrounded by foliage, with trees and bushes visible. The background features more trees and a distant landscape. The artwork is set against a white background. The image has a worn, aged appearance with a rough border.

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1253 × 893 px
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