The sculpture depicts a seated older man with a flowing beard. He is surrounded by two younger figures. One of them is placing a wreath on his head, while the other holds a drapery filled with fruit beside him. A small child is reclining at the man's feet next to a large urn. The sculpture is made of light terracotta material. Its detailed craftsmanship and dynamic composition allow the observer to closely observe the expressions and posture of each figure. The sculpture sits on a rounded base.

Silenus Crowned by Nymphs

c. 1840

Medium: terracotta
Classification: Sculpture
Period: 1826 to 1850
Image size: 11364 × 14205px

Description

The sculpture depicts a seated older man with a flowing beard. He is surrounded by two younger figures. One of them is placing a wreath on his head, while the other holds a drapery filled with fruit beside him. A small child is reclining at the man's feet next to a large urn. The sculpture is made of light terracotta material. Its detailed craftsmanship and dynamic composition allow the observer to closely observe the expressions and posture of each figure. The sculpture sits on a rounded base.

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