Textile, Medium: silk on cotton Technique: stem, padded overcasting, satin, speckling, and knot stitches on gauze weave, White gauze embroidered in lustrious off-white silk. Design shows nymphs tormeting Cupid. One holds arrows and quiver, one ties his wings while a third restrains his hands. The fourth wraps something around her knee., France, early 19th century, embroidery & stitching, Textile

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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