Bakkantinde. Gående, halvt draperet med en kat ved sin side 1837

"Bakkantinde. Gående, halvt draperet med en kat ved sin side" is a terracotta sculpture by Danish artist H.W. Bissen, created in 1837. The sculpture depicts a female figure, possibly a Bacchante, a follower of the god Bacchus, in a dynamic pose, partially draped in a flowing garment. The figure's right arm is raised, holding a thyrsus, a staff associated with Bacchus, and a cat sits at her feet, suggesting a connection to the god's feline companions. The sculpture is a beautiful example of Bissen's talent for capturing movement and emotion in his work, showcasing the artist's signature style of realism combined with a classicist sensibility.