Bacchanal

French 19th Century, after Jean Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a central female figure partially draped, elevated, and supported by two male figures with goat-like legs and horns. The subject matter is presented in a round medallion format made from white marble. The intricate detailing of the figures, with carefully carved hair and musculature, gives a sense of realism. The medallion is encased in a round, ornate frame with a gold and embellished border and mounted on a simple wooden stand. This composition creates a bas-relief effect, with the figures standing out against a marble background, offering a three-dimensional visual experience from the front perspective.