Lovers and a small cupid with doves near statue of Cupid. Boucher, François (French, 1703-1770) (designed after) [painter] c. 1780-1810 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'6" x W 8'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. In landscape with trees & lush, flowering plants, a couple in contemplation of the statue of Cupid; young man delicately holding a floral wreath as if to offer it, as young lady sits with another floral wreath in her hand; large statue of Cupid drawing the bow in direction of couple as cherub pulls a garland of fl
Lovers and a small cupid with doves near statue of Cupid. Boucher, François (French, 1703-1770) (designed after) [painter] c. 1780-1810 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'6" x W 8'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. In landscape with trees & lush, flowering plants, a couple in contemplation of the statue of Cupid; young man delicately holding a floral wreath as if to offer it, as young lady sits with another floral wreath in her hand; large statue of Cupid drawing the bow in direction of couple as cherub pulls a garland of flower in the air & another below plays with doves pulling a ribbon (BRD) picture-frame border with cabochon chain ornamented with flowers; band of palmettes & reversed palmettes on outer edge & acanthus leaves with flowers in corners The right border has been pieced & moved inward, toward the left. The main figures are probably after a composition by François Boucher. The name "Mrs. [Imkins]" was added in pencil on verso of photograph (Soustelle). No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0243200-0243201
Size: 8700px × 8578px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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