A Satyr’s Head 1836

James Ward’s “A Satyr’s Head” (1836) is a pen and ink drawing that depicts a satyr’s head in detail. The satyr’s face is full of expression, with a furrowed brow and an open mouth, as if in the middle of speaking. The artist’s attention to detail is evident in the carefully rendered horns, ears, and beard. This study of a mythical figure is likely to have been a preparatory work for a larger painting. Ward was known for his Romantic style and his interest in animal and human forms.