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Sleeping Cupid

Pseudo Antonio da Brescia

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows a small winged figure against a pillar with a fleur-de-lis pattern. The figure has curly hair and reclines with one arm on the pillar and holds an object in the other hand. The background includes a tree, bushes, and terrain contours, implying an outdoor setting. The circular sculpture is made of a material resembling aged bronze, giving it a warm brown tone with dark shading. The worn appearance highlights intricate details of the figure and background.

Artwork Details

Date
early 16th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3017 × 3017 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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