Satyr spying on a reclining nymph
William EttyLandscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1849)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1787–1849
About the artwork
"Satyr spying on a reclining nymph" is a work by William Etty. Figurative, a short history: Figurative art depicts people and recognisable scenes, and it has been central to European painting since antiquity. Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion. The catalogue places it in Figurative. The format is landscape.
"Satyr spying on a reclining nymph" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
English, 1787–1849
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