The artwork, titled “Two Nymphs Pursued by Satyrs,” was created in 1850 by the artist Honoré Daumier. This piece is part of the Realism art movement and falls within the genre of mythological painting.
The artwork depicts a dramatic and dynamic scene set in a lush, verdant landscape. Two nymphs, partly clad and with expressions of distress, are seen fleeing from the impending threat of satyrs. The figures are rendered with energetic brushstrokes and vivid colors, capturing the tumultuous motion of their flight. The background is dense with vegetation, heightening the sense of urgency and adding a rich texture to the composition. The interplay of light and shadow across the figures and landscape enhances the realism that Daumier sought to portray, drawing viewers into the mythological narrative with a palpable sense of immediacy and emotion.
