The Blindfolding of Cupid

after 1797

George Romney

Associated Names
George Romney

Artist, British, 1734 - 1802

This is a drawing of a group of figures in classical attire. It depicts seven figures in various poses, mostly seated and draped in flowing garments reminiscent of ancient classical style. One small, unclothed figure stands confidently with arms crossed, while another robed figure leans over to tend to them. Some figures have their heads bowed or are looking towards the central figure. The use of simple lines effectively captures the texture of the drapery and postures of the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.3 x 22.3 cm (6 13/16 x 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.149


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Mortimer Brandt Gallery, New York); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1963-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 5680 / A Kauffman

Wikidata ID

Q64571560

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