Bacchus
John Singer Sargent, 1874–1880
- Artiste
- John Singer Sargent
- Datation
- 1874–1880
- Catégorie
- Dessin
- Technique
- pastel over graphite with metallic paint on wove paper mounted to paperboard
- Dimensions
- overall (two sheets): 63,82 × 42,86 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
The image shows a person seated with relaxed posture and one leg crossed over the other. They have curly red hair, soft facial features, and a slight smile. The person is depicted mostly unclothed with a cloth around their waist, holding a rod in one hand and a cup in the other. In the background, another figure is pouring liquid into the cup. The scene is set against an ancient architectural backdrop with warm hues and a dark frame.