Woman, Satyr Child, and Goat in a Landscape

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, published 1785

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene with animals and nature. The drawing features a lounging figure, an animal, and a landscape. To the left, a goat with horns is standing and stretching its left leg. In the center, a figure is resting under a tree, with fabric draped around. Surrounding the figures, foliage and trees add depth to the scene. The background shows an expansive landscape with fields, plains, and distant mountains. The line work and stylized forms suggest movement and harmony. The drawing captures pastoral serenity and is detailed and artistic.

Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Date: published 1785
Type: Print
Medium: etching
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene with animals and nature. The drawing features a lounging figure, an animal, and a landscape. To the left, a goat with horns is standing and stretching its left leg. In the center, a figure is resting under a tree, with fabric draped around. Surrounding the figures, foliage and trees add depth to the scene. The background shows an expansive landscape with fields, plains, and distant mountains. The line work and stylized forms suggest movement and harmony. The drawing captures pastoral serenity and is detailed and artistic.

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo