The image shows an illustration encased in an ornate oval frame. The upper half of a woman's body is visible as she is seated and looking up at a cherub who is in flight. The woman has classical facial features and her hair is styled with curls. She is wearing a flowing, classical gown with short sleeves. Next to her is a table with a shallow dish or bowl on it. The cherub is holding a small basket and appears to be presenting something to the woman. Surrounding the main scene is an ornately decorated border featuring intricate floral designs with delicate leaves and blossoms in shades of blue and pink, culminating in a floral ribbon-like ornament at the top. The background is a neutral canvas.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 1780s?
- Medium
- color etching, wash manner, and stipple engraving with gold leaf and hand coloring with silver paint (tarnished) on silk satin
- Dimensions
- 9172 × 7773 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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