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A Dancing Satyr

Herman van Swanevelt

National Gallery of Art

The image is an intricately detailed etching viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is at the upper third of the image, with mountains and a sky full of horizontal lines. A rocky outcrop is on the right, and tall trees are on the left. The scene shows figures in a pastoral setting, with individuals sitting on a patch of earth surrounded by nature. The etching style includes cross-hatching and line techniques for texture and depth, with a black and white color palette. Some birds are etched above the mountain tops in the distance.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
4713 × 3374 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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