Nymphs and Satyr

Nymphs and Satyr – William-Adolphe Bouguereau, 1873
Framed Canvas Reproduction

Enter a mythological world of beauty, mischief, and classical perfection with Nymphs and Satyr, William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s daring and masterfully executed celebration of form and fantasy. Painted in 1873, this large-scale academic masterpiece depicts a group of four graceful nymphs playfully pulling a reluctant satyr toward a forest pool—a scene drawn from Greco-Roman mythology and infused with both elegance and erotic energy.

Bouguereau's technical brilliance is on full display: the lifelike anatomy, silky skin tones, and the dynamic composition converge in a fluid dance of tension and seduction. The nymphs’ lithe bodies and teasing gestures contrast with the muscular, wild energy of the satyr, while the idyllic landscape bathes the entire scene in a soft, natural light. Though steeped in mythology, the emotional realism and sensual atmosphere give the work a timeless, human touch.

This museum-quality framed canvas reproduction preserves every shimmering detail and classical contour of the original. Ideal for collectors of mythological art, figurative masterpieces, or the height of Academic painting, Nymphs and Satyr is a bold, captivating centerpiece destined to spark admiration and conversation.