Cupid blindfolded, carrying a torch
Statuette
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
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This white marble statuette depicts Cupid blindfolded and carrying a torch. He is trying to catch a small girl, who kneels beneath his outstretched arms and mocks him as he passes.
The statue is in the style of the French sculptor Edme Bouchardon (1698-1762). Bouchardon was Court sculptor to Louis XV from 1736 and executed a number of portrait busts, as well as many groups and statuettes of classical subjects.
The statue is in the style of the French sculptor Edme Bouchardon (1698-1762). Bouchardon was Court sculptor to Louis XV from 1736 and executed a number of portrait busts, as well as many groups and statuettes of classical subjects.
Object details
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| Title | Cupid blindfolded, carrying a torch (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | White marble |
| Brief description | Statuette, marble, of Cupid blindfolded and carrying a torch, in the style of Edme Bouchardon, French, 18th century |
| Physical description | Statuette. White marble. Cupid blindfolded and carrying a torch, behind him there is a girl kneeling. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by John Jones |
| Object history | Jones Bequest. |
| Production | possibly a late example of the school of Bouchardon |
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| Summary | This white marble statuette depicts Cupid blindfolded and carrying a torch. He is trying to catch a small girl, who kneels beneath his outstretched arms and mocks him as he passes. The statue is in the style of the French sculptor Edme Bouchardon (1698-1762). Bouchardon was Court sculptor to Louis XV from 1736 and executed a number of portrait busts, as well as many groups and statuettes of classical subjects. |
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| Accession number | 1124-1882 |
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| Record created | July 25, 2008 |
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