He is lying among clouds, his head to the left, both arms raised. It appears to be the study for a design engraved by Lepicie under the title of L'Amour Moissoneur, though the position of the arms is different.
More information
Title of artwork, date
A Cupid, 1703–1770
Date supported
1946
Medium and material
Red chalk
Dimensions
22 x 24 cm
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