Venus and Amor

c. 1800

Johann Peter Pichler

Associated Names
Johann Peter Pichler

Artist, Austrian, 1765 - 1807

The image shows a woman seated with three cherubic children. The woman has curly hair and a serene expression. She is dressed in draped clothing, with one arm around the cherubs and the other hand near her lips. The cherubs have curly hair as well, with one on her lap, one holding an arrow, and one peeking over her shoulder. The background features outlines of foliage and trees.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1163

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 19, State before letters

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels

Wikidata ID

Q65572377

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