books0977:A Bacchante (1797). Benjamin West (American, 1738-1820). Oil on canvas. Philadelphia Museu
books0977:A Bacchante (1797). Benjamin West (American, 1738-1820). Oil on canvas. Philadelphia Museum of Art.The Philadelphia Museum show of West’s works is memorable for the quiet, personable West. One remembers the lovely over-the-shoulder look of the Bacchante (1797) as she prepares to join the festivities. Her expression may be a response to a surprise visitor, or perhaps she is just posing daintily with cymbals. -- source link