Head of a man and a satyr 1750 - 1793

This red chalk drawing by Louis Marin Bonnet, a French artist, depicts the contorted faces of a man and a satyr. The satyr, with its pointed ears and snarling expression, appears to be attacking the man, whose face is contorted in pain. This dynamic composition highlights the artist's skill in capturing the intensity of emotion. The drawing, likely a study for a larger work, showcases Bonnet's interest in the human form and its expressive potential, a hallmark of Neoclassical art. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.