This striking charcoal drawing captures the essence of "The Fountain of the Nymph" in Bologna, Italy, originally sculpted by Diego Sarti in the late 1890’s. The artwork portrays a dramatic scene where a seahorse is heroically saving a swooning nymph from the clutches of a menacing sea monster. Rendered in high contrast against an all-black background, the drawing emphasizes the dramatic interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the intense, dynamic moment and the intricate details of this legendary sculpture.