He is lying among clouds, his head to the left, both arms raised.
A Cupid by François Boucher, 1703–1770
© British Museum
Details
- Medium:
- Red chalk
- Dimensions:
- 22 x 24 cm
- Acquired in:
- 1946
- Vendor:
- Frere Cholmeley
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.
Provenance
From the Phillipps Fenwick Collection.
Venue details
British Museum
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