Influenced by Canova and Thorvaldsen. Female figure in flowwing greek draoery holds the infant cupid in her left arm and lifts him to her lips.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Nymph Kissing Cupid, 1861–1863
Date supported
1997
Medium and material
Marble
Dimensions
152 cm
Grant
10000
Total cost
108456
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