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Cupid

Edme Bouchardon

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a person with wings leaning on a large, curved bow. The person is shown in a forward-leaning posture, with one hand grasping the top of the bow and the other holding the center. The person's hair is styled in waves and tied with a headband, and they appear to be nude. Behind their legs is a large shield with what seems to be the pelt of a lion hanging over it. The person is perched on a circular base with elements like a snake and a dagger. The sculpture has a smooth texture and is predominantly white with gray veining.

Artwork Details

Date
1744
Medium
marble
Dimensions
10303 × 12879 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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