Nude with Cherubim

1860s-1870s

William P. Babcock

Associated Names
William Perkins Babcock

Artist, American, 1826 - 1899

The image features a woman's upper body, with closed eyes and a serene expression. Her hair is elegantly styled and she is partially clothed, with fabric draped across her shoulders and arms. Surrounding her are several cherubic figures with small wings. One cherub rests its head on her shoulder, while others are positioned playfully around her arms. The background is abstract with flowing, textured shading, creating a sense of depth and movement. The artwork appears to be a detailed sketch emphasizing the interaction between the woman and the cherubs.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Brodney Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts); Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1951; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 40, no. 281.

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: "Nude with Four Cupids" / W. P. Babcock / TL 7669. 136

Wikidata ID

Q64638997

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