"Preparatory Sketch, Baroque, 18th Century, Satyr Discovering A Reclining Nymph In Nature, H/t"
This striking preparatory canvas is representative of the subjects of the 18th-century Baroque era, a time when mythology held a prominent place in the minds of artists, often resulting in large-scale decorative works. Here we have a preparatory canvas by a late 18th-century artist, on its original canvas and stretcher, depicting a reclining nymph in a somber landscape, discovered by the daring of an enterprising faun. A small painting that exudes grandeur, like the work germinating in the artist's mind... A test painting in vigorous impasto, foreshadowing the nascent masterpiece. In good condition, the canvas is neither torn nor backed. 
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