I just love this carving. It’s a shame it’s on Ivory, but it’s from the 1700s so we’ll forgive it. The artwork is Balthasar Permoser, German sculptor. This can be seen in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.
Tag: Sculpture
Mind. Blown. The Dancing Satyr of Mazara del Vallo
There aren’t many places on earth where the satyr stands at the core of identity, but Mazara del Vallo, a little town in Sicily, worships one. Mazara del Vallo is a quaint fishing town in Sicily’s Western corner known for its gorgeous coastline and abundant waters. In 1998, however, something extraordinary would happen that would…
Bacchante and Satyr, 1869, by Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clésinger
Here we have a bacchante with an amorous satyr. They appear to have just returned from a festival and are in wonderful spirits and probably a little drunk. Their pose is one of a joyful intimacy. These two had a very wonderful romp together. This piece is so sensuous. I love it. This marble sculpture…
Nymph and Satyr by Claude Michel Clodion
Clodion, who was brought up within a family of artists, studied at the École des élèves protégés before moving to the Académie de France in Rome, where he acquired the extensive knowledge of Classical Antiquity that was to be vital to him throughout his career. Inspired by the intimate style of the domestic sculpture of…
Exploring the Myth of Jupiter and Antiope (Part III)
Antiope by Michael Field (Pseud. for Katharine Bradley and Edith Cooper) NOONTIDE’S whiteness of full sun Illumes her sleep ; Its heat is on her limbs and one White arm with sweep Of languor falls around her head : She cuddles on the lap of earth ; While almost dead Asleep, forgetful of his mirth, A…
Satyr and Damsel
This is more than likely a rendition of Jupiter and Antiope where Jupiter is stealing the blankets from the princess. However, I do find there is a certain tenderness to this scene absent the voyeurism so often associated with this myth. I think perhaps it’s because the woman is shown fully clothed versus half dressed….
Bacchus From Siena
While we were in Siena, we came across a wonderful ceramic shop called Antica Siena located on Piazza del Campo and instantly fell in love with this Bacchus. It’s like he was waiting for us. We bought him instantly and arranged to have him delivered home. The piece is quite large and heavy and would have proved difficult…
Dyonisian Architectural Salvage
This Bacchus was saved from a building that was recently demolished in NYC and is now for sale. He’s nearly 6 feet tall. I keep thinking about all the amazing things he’s seen through the years perched up 25 stories above the metropolis. I absolutely love this piece of NYC history. So glad he was…
Satyr Bronze by Krassimir Krustev
Satyr sculpture by Krassimir Krustev, Bulgaria. This beautiful bronze is available for purchase at Saatchi Art. My other websites: My author website: InkSorcery.com My Home and Garden Blog: CastleRavensrook.com & Castle in the Sticks (Tumblr) My Antiquarian Bookshop: Ebon et Noir (Etsy), Ebon et Noir (eBay), Ebon et Noir (Web), Ebon et Noir (Tumblr) Connect with me…
Nymphenburg Palace Pan
What was my favorite part of the Nymphenburg Palace: The statue of Pan! This stunning statue sculpted in 1815 by Peter Simon out of Carrara marble is set in a stunning little cove which is elevated slightly. it’s an idyllic location for the resting satyr and his goat. The pair overlooks the spring which flows…
Frisky Satyr 