Faun Collection

Stage design for the ballet The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy, 1912. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the ballet The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy, 1912. From a private collection

The Battle of Issus. 1st c. Detail of the mosaic depicting Alexander the Great at the Battle of Issus, fighting against Persian king Darius III. Roman art. Early Empire. Mosaic. ITALY. Naples

Strange Incense by Reginald Higgins
A rather sinister looking faun watches over a woman sleeping, unaware, in a deckchair

Cover design for Narcisse by Nikolai Tcherepnin
Cover design for Narcisse, a mythological poem set to music by the Russian composer Nikolai Nikolayevich Tcherepnin (1873-1945)

Rudolph Valentino in the role of a faun for a film version of L Apres-midi d un Faune which - alas ! - was never made 1923

The Faun (Nijinsky), costume design for the Ballets Russes, 1912. Artist: Leon Bakst
The Faun (Nijinsky), costume design for the Ballets Russes, 1912. Design for Nijinskys costume in Debussys ballet l apres-midi d un faune (The Afternoon of a Faun)

(The Morning After of a Faun) Le Lendemain d un Faune (or, What an Afternoon ) - The Great success of the new ballet L Apres-Midi d un Faune in which the faun, failing to abduct the nymph herself

Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy. Found in the collection of State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Dancing faun, Farnese collection (bronze)
6384223 Dancing faun, Farnese collection (bronze); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Dancing faun, Farnese collection); Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Acete, held prisoner by two soldiers, narrates the deeds of Bacchus to Pentheus and his retinue of warriors
8683582 Acete, held prisoner by two soldiers, narrates the deeds of Bacchus to Pentheus and his retinue of warriors, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger

Venus gives the crown to Ariadne; on the clouds Venus, surrounded by cupids
8683580 Venus gives the crown to Ariadne; on the clouds Venus, surrounded by cupids, offers the crown of Vulcan to Ariadne seated next to Bacchus, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger

Medea, in front of a tripod, rejuvenates the nurses of Bacchus placed in front of the sorceress in the company of
8683579 Medea, in front of a tripod, rejuvenates the nurses of Bacchus placed in front of the sorceress in the company of the god, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger

Blue Story (oil on canvas)
NUL167147 Blue Story (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 136.5x182.5 cm; Private Collection.

Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving)
8644790 Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving) by European School

Bacchus, with his old nurses and a satyr, asks Medea leaning against a column to rejuvenate the women
8683581 Bacchus, with his old nurses and a satyr, asks Medea leaning against a column to rejuvenate the women, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger

Faun or satyr, after a Roman statue
3480497 Faun or satyr, after a Roman statue; (add.info.: Faun or satyr, after a Roman statue. Illustration from supplement to 'L'antiquite expliquee et representee en figures'; (vols)

Fauns and Nymphs, after Jacques-Philippe Caresme, 1770. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000917 Fauns and Nymphs, after Jacques-Philippe Caresme, 1770. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Bacchus places the crown of Ariadne among the constellations, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683583 Bacchus places the crown of Ariadne among the constellations, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna

The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology
7278238 The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit)

Bacchus reaches Ariadne abandoned by Theseus on the island of Naxos, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683553 Bacchus reaches Ariadne abandoned by Theseus on the island of Naxos, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna

A stumpwork panel depicting 'Susannah and the Elders', c.1640-1680 (stumpwork)
7141210 A stumpwork panel depicting 'Susannah and the Elders', c.1640-1680 (stumpwork); 48.5x54 cm; Parham House, West Sussex

The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology
7278240 The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit)

Nymphs and Satyr (chromolitho)
8677562 Nymphs and Satyr (chromolitho) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nymphs and Satyr.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology
7278253 The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit)

The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology
7278237 The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit)

The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology
7278236 The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit)

Bacchus and Silenus towards Lydia, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683589 Bacchus and Silenus towards Lydia, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Sassuolo)

Jacob Paul von Gundling, German historian (engraving)
8664075 Jacob Paul von Gundling, German historian (engraving) by German School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satirical caricature of Jacob Paul von Gundling)

Alexander the Great (356 BC-323BC)
3499677 Alexander the Great (356 BC-323BC); (add.info.: Alexander the Great (356 BC-323BC). King of Macedonia (336 BC-323 BC). Alexander the Great in the Battle of Isos (333 BC)

Pan and Syrinx, c.1710. Creator: De Ferrari, Gregorio (1647-1726)
Pan and Syrinx, c.1710. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova.

Fighting fauns, 1898. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Fighting fauns, 1898. Private Collection

Ancient statues in the British Museum, from the Farnese Palace at Rome, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ancient statues in the British Museum, from the Farnese Palace at Rome, 1864. 'The pieces of sculpture which were lately bought for the British Museum from the collection in the Farnese Palace at

Pan and Syrinx. Creator: Dorigny, Louis (Ludovico) (1654-1742)
Pan and Syrinx. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso.

Hunting nymphs and fauns, 1875. Creator: Julius Kronberg
Hunting nymphs and fauns, 1875

Nymph and Faun, 1878. Creator: Ernst Josephson
Nymph and Faun, 1878

Janiform Herm with Young Male and Female Fauns (image 8 of 13), 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.. Creator: Unknown
Janiform Herm with Young Male and Female Fauns (image 8 of 13), 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D

Janiform Herm with Young Male and Female Fauns (image 5 of 13), 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.. Creator: Unknown
Janiform Herm with Young Male and Female Fauns (image 5 of 13), 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D

Janiform Herm with Young Male and Female Fauns (image 1 of 13), 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.. Creator: Unknown
Janiform Herm with Young Male and Female Fauns (image 1 of 13), 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D

Minotaur or Faun and Nymph, c.1886. Creator: Auguste Rodin
Minotaur or Faun and Nymph, c.1886

Centaur Arrested in Flight, a Female Faun on His Back, between c1759 and c1791. Creator: Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Centaur Arrested in Flight, a Female Faun on His Back, between c1759 and c1791

Standing Female Faun, This cast 1917. Creator: Auguste Rodin
Standing Female Faun, This cast 1917

Apollo Killing Marsyas, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Marsyas, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 58

The Death of Procris, c1540. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
The Death of Procris, c1540

Young Faun and Heron, Modeled 1890; copyrighted 1894. Creator: Frederick William MacMonnies
Young Faun and Heron, Modeled 1890; copyrighted 1894

Minotaur or Faun and Nymph, c.1886. Creator: Auguste Rodin
Minotaur or Faun and Nymph, c.1886

A satyr, a mean, and two fauns, busy pulling out a needle, 1713. Creator: Carl Gustav Klingstedt
A satyr, a mean, and two fauns, busy pulling out a needle, 1713

Faun playing flute sleeping shepherd (Merkurius o Argus). Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Faun playing flute sleeping shepherd (Merkurius o Argus)

Head of a Faun, c.1750. Creator: Louis-Claude Vassé
Head of a Faun, c.1750

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Fauns: From Ballet to Ancient Mosaics" Step into a realm where myth and art intertwine, as we delve into the captivating world of fauns. These mystical creatures have inspired artists throughout history, leaving their mark on various forms of artistic expression. One such masterpiece is the stage design for Claude Debussy's ballet "The Afternoon of a Faun, " created by artist Leon Bakst in 1912. With its ethereal backdrop and enchanting atmosphere, this production brought to life the allure and mystery surrounding these mythical beings. Reginald Higgins' painting "Strange Incense" further immerses us in the faun's realm. The vibrant colors and intricate details evoke a sense of otherworldliness, inviting viewers to lose themselves in this fantastical landscape. Intriguingly, even ancient civilizations were captivated by fauns. A detail from "The Battle of Issus, " a first-century mosaic, showcases their presence amidst historical events. This fusion of mythology with reality highlights how deeply ingrained these creatures were within society's collective imagination. Moving forward in time, Nikolai Tcherepnin's cover design for "Narcisse" transports us to an era when fauns continued to inspire creativity. The delicate yet powerful depiction hints at both their seductive nature and their ability to reflect human desires. No discussion about fauns would be complete without mentioning Vaslav Nijinsky's iconic portrayal in Bakst's costume design for Ballets Russes' production of "The Afternoon of a Faun. " Rudolph Valentino also left his mark on popular culture with his mesmerizing performance as a faun-like character in silent films during the early 20th century. Beyond artistic representations, physical spaces have been dedicated to celebrating these mythical creatures.