Description
Venus tying the wings of Love; Cupid seated on the lap of Venus, who ties his wings together; after Vigée-Lebrun; coat of arms below. c.1782-5
EngravingA stipple engraving of a woman, feet resting on a footstool, looking down the book in her lap. Her head rests on her hand. This was originally one of pair the other subject is a man seated at a desk and is entitled 'Le moment de L'Imagination'.
Venus tying the wings of Cupid (Venus liant les ailes de l'amour) Antique Print
Image Number: 1072
Title: Venus tying the wings of Cupid
Artist: Elisabeth Vigée le Brun
Engraver: Christian Gottfried Schulz
Medium: Engraving (artist's proof)Date: 1782-5
Published: C. White, Stafford Road, Pimlico & Messrs. Torre, Market Lane, London
Framed size (h x w): 600 x 500mm
A stipple engraving of a woman, feet resting on a footstool, looking down the book in her lap. Her head rests on her hand. This was originally one of pair the other subject is a man seated at a desk and is entitled 'Le moment de L'Imagination'.
To find out more, arrange a viewing or to purchase please email traceryprints@gmail.com or get in touch via the contact form