A Bacchante

A Bacchante, an 1830 painting by William Etty, is a portrait of a young woman, possibly a Bacchante, adorned with grapes and vine leaves. 



The woman is depicted from the chest up, her gaze directed slightly downward and to the viewer's left. Her hair is dark and wavy, partially covered by a headdress of leaves and grapes. A necklace or adornment of vines and grapes rests on her chest. She wears a gold-toned, draped garment. Her right hand is visible, holding what appears to be a tambourine or similar musical instrument. The background is dark and indistinct, focusing attention on the figure. The painting style is Romantic, with rich colors and visible brushstrokes. The artwork measures 0.456 meters wide and 0.615 meters high and is housed in the York Art Gallery.