Faun Holding a Goat

Saly's morceau de reception of the Faun Holding a Goat, presented in 1751, derives from antique prototypes which he reduces and frankly prettifies. The accomplished handling of the execution made a success of this statue; it created such a stir that it had to be shown to Louis XV.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 11 minutes): Claude Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune