Classical Female Figure; Satyr and Dog (from Sketchbook) 1857 - 1860

"Classical Female Figure; Satyr and Dog (from Sketchbook)" is a pencil drawing by John Quincy Adams Ward from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The artwork depicts a female figure in a flowing gown holding a basket of flowers, alongside a satyr who is leaping in the air, holding a staff and a small dog watching him. These figures were likely sketches for a larger, more elaborate sculpture, revealing Ward's creative process and meticulous attention to detail. The delicate lines of the drawing contribute to the artwork's charm and provide a glimpse into the imagination of a celebrated American sculptor.