Who created "Bacchus and a Nymph with a Child and Grapes"?

Bacchus and a Nymph with a Child and Grapes was created by Clodion (Claude Michel) in ca. 1790–1800.

When was "Bacchus and a Nymph with a Child and Grapes" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1790–1800.

What medium is "Bacchus and a Nymph with a Child and Grapes"?

Bacchus and a Nymph with a Child and Grapes is Terracotta.

Is "Bacchus and a Nymph with a Child and Grapes" in the public domain?

Yes, Bacchus and a Nymph with a Child and Grapes is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Bacchus and a Nymph with a Child and Grapes

Clodion (Claude Michel)

ca. 1790–1800

Medium

Terracotta

Dimensions

Height: 18 1/2 in. (47 cm)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture

French, Paris

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913

Accession Number

14.40.679

Tags

GrapesChildrenNymphsBacchus

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, *Bacchus and a Nymph with a Child and Grap* is a charming terracotta sculpture by the French artist Clodion (Claude Michel), created around 1790–1800. Standing at 18½ inches tall, this intimate group captures the Roman god of wine, Bacchus, in playful companionship with a nymph and a child, surrounded by clusters of grapes. The scene evokes a moment of tender revelry, blending mythology with everyday joy in Clodion's signature lively style. Clodion, a Parisian sculptor active during the late Ro...

Bacchus and a Nymph with a Child and Grapes

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