Cupid Stealing Venus's Floral Crown

1705·orange-red, white, and black chalk, squared for transfer in black chalk, on blue laid paper; laid down·overall: 32.9 x 24.1 cm (12 15/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

Catalogue

Year: 1705
Medium: orange-red, white, and black chalk, squared for transfer in black chalk, on blue laid paper; laid down
Dimensions: overall: 32.9 x 24.1 cm (12 15/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
Collection: National Gallery of Art
Artist: Antoine Coypel

Artist

Antoine Coypel

Painting

Antoine Coypel was a French painter, pastellist, engraver, decorative designer and draughtsman. He became court painter first to Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, and later to King Louis XV. He became director of the Académie Royale. He was given the title of Garde des tableaux et dessins du roi, a function which combined the role of director and curator of the king's art collection. He was raised to the nobility by the French king. He is known for his history paintings, biblical, mythological and allegorical works, portraits and genre scenes.

Paris, France

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