Paris and Helen directing cupid, to inflame each others hearts

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Events

Template creation

Who	Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807)
When	1775 [About]
Where	London

Printing plate produced

Who	Charles White (1751-1785)
When	1781
Where	London

Keywords

Antike Mythologie Classicism

Description

Helena sitzt auf einem Stuhl, neben ihr steht rechts Paris, der ihren Arm hält. Links zielt Cupido mit einem Pfeil auf ihr Herz. Hinter ihr steht eine Frau auf eine Vase gelehnt.
Beschriftung: PARIS and HELEN / Directing Cupid, to inflame each others Hearts with Love. / London, Printed for R. Sayer and J. Bennett, Map Printsellers No. 53, Fleet Street as the Act directs, 27 Aug. 1781
sign.: Angelica Kauffmann pinxit./C. White sculpsit.
(KSDW)

Material/Technique

Rötelstich

Measurements

38,4 x 29,5 cm

Map

Template creation
1775
Angelica Kauffmann
London

Printing plate produced
1781
Charles White
London

1774 1783

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