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Statuette of Cupid

Donatello, 1425–1475

This important bronze statuette is cast solid, and is lightish in colour. Traces of an artificial green patina, which has been cleaned off, remain here and there on the surface, which bears the imprints of hammering. The Cupid may be associated with the classical figure of Eros stringing his bow as the movement of arms and torso is similar, but the sculptor has misinterpreted the position.

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Title of artwork, date

Statuette of Cupid, 1425–1475

Date supported

1922

Medium and material

Bronze

Dimensions

16 cm

Grant

651

Total cost

651

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