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Drawing

18th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Study of two cupids reclining on clouds; the one on the right lies on his back with his face upturned, the other leans forward in the same direction, as if listening; Drawn with black chalk, heightened with white, on warm toned paper.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
drawn with black chalk, heightened with white, on warm toned paper
Brief description
Boucher, François; Study of two Cupids reclining on clouds; Drawn with black chalk, heightened with white, on warm toned paper; French School; 18th century.
Physical description
Study of two cupids reclining on clouds; the one on the right lies on his back with his face upturned, the other leans forward in the same direction, as if listening; Drawn with black chalk, heightened with white, on warm toned paper.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.8in
  • Width: 17.5in
Original measurements converted from fractional inches into decimal inches (rounded to one decimal place). Dimensions taken from: DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874.
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874.
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.594

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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