Bacchanale - Satyr and Nymph with Infant and Infant Satyr 1745 - 1806

"Bacchanale - Satyr and Nymph with Infant and Infant Satyr" is a 1745-1806 etching by French Rococo artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard. The work depicts a satyr and nymph in a playful scene with two infants, framed by a stone tablet and lush foliage. The delicate lines and soft shading of the etching contribute to the lighthearted and sensual atmosphere. This piece exemplifies Fragonard's penchant for depicting the carefree and joyous aspects of nature, a characteristic of the Rococo era. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.