Satyr Playing The Bagpipes At Sunset. Symbolist Painting From The Early 20th Century

Satyr Playing the Bagpipes at Sunset.
Symbolist Painting from the Early 20th Century
Artist: B... (?) (Signature partially legible, surname appears to start with Ben...)
Period: Symbolism, Early 20th Century
Technique: Oil on Cardboard
Style: Symbolism
Description: This early 20th-century Symbolist painting depicts a satyr playing the bagpipes, bathed in the pink rays of a sunset descending behind pines, with a rosy light enveloping the scene. The painting conveys an intimate connection with nature, aligning with the themes of Symbolism and Decadentism. The satyr, symbolizing primordial instinct and the Dionysian aspect of human nature, was a popular figure during this period.
The work is notable for its freedom and expressiveness in brushstrokes, which are rapid, unstructured, and highly evocative. This technique enhances the dreamlike and mystical atmosphere, reflecting the era's fascination with mythology and instinct. The sunset and rosy light serve as background elements appreciated by Art Nouveau and Symbolist painters, who used such effects to express deep emotions and moods.
The painting is framed in wood and protected by glass, which may create reflections in some photographs. On the back, a partially torn exhibition label is visible, showing "Milan" and a fragment of the title or artist’s surname, which appears to start with "B". The artist's signature is partially legible, indicating the name Borgo, though the rest of the surname remains to be interpreted.
Signature: Partially legible, with the surname appearing to start with "B".
Condition: Framed in wood, under glass, with reflections visible in some photos. Back features a partially torn exhibition label.
Dimensions:

With Frame: 53 cm x 47.5 cm

Without Frame (cardboard only): 26 cm x 31.5 cm

This painting offers a significant exploration of Symbolism and Decadentism, highlighting the satyr and sunset as central elements in the reflection on nature and human instinct, through an expressive and dynamic technique.