
Children Parodying a Triumph of Bacchus
Watteau, Antoine · French
c. 1708/1709
- Medium
- red chalk with gray wash on laid paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1701 to 1725
- Image size
- 8436 × 6498px
Description
There is a sepia-toned drawing of a group of individuals in a natural setting. The scene features people interacting joyously, some playing musical instruments or holding festive objects. Trees frame the gathering, with a figure overlooking the scene from a raised platform. The drawing is detailed, with flowing garments and foliage creating a lively atmosphere. The precise lines and shading add depth and motion to the image, capturing a moment in what could be a narrative or celebratory event.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).