Cupid Shooting an Arrow
Artist/Maker
DatesSigned: Sign. 1807
Material / Technique
Dimensionsh x w: Mått 177 x 119 cm h x w x d: Ram 205 x 145 x 10 cm
Inventory numberNM 1243
Other titlesTitle (sv): Amor skjutande en pil Title (en): Cupid Shooting an Arrow
DescriptionExhibition text: When Fredrik Westin painted his large Amor composition, Rafael and Correggio had a renaissance. Heroic classicism began to face competition from erotic and sweeter motifs. The emphasis on sculptural shapes and subdued colours remained, as in Westin’s composition. It was shown at the national art gallery in 1808 and was acquired by art collector Germund Cederhielm. The painting was later owned by King Karl XV, who donated it to Nationalmuseum.
Exhibited
Motif categoryReligion/Mythology
Collection
TechniquePainting
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