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Gilles-Lambert Godecharle — Cupid Secretly Drawing an Arrow
Gilles-Lambert Godecharle

Cupid Secretly Drawing an Arrow

1807

Belgian neoclassical sculptor Godecharle captures the playful mischief of the Roman god of love in this intimate terracotta study, showcasing the artist's skill in modeling dynamic movement and youthful anatomy.

Medium
terracotta

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Gilles-Lambert Godecharle, Cupid Secretly Drawing an Arrow, 1807

Belgian neoclassical sculptor Godecharle captures the playful mischief of the Roman god of love in this intimate terracotta study, showcasing the artist's skill in modeling dynamic movement and youthful anatomy.

Medium
terracotta
Year
1807
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Terracotta, Sculpture, Classical, Mythology, Neoclassical, Belgian, Figurative, Cupid, Early 19th Century, Romantic

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