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Bertel Thorvaldsen
1770-1844
Cupid by Anacreon, Winter
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Location
Inventory Number
A416
Catalogue Number
A416Catalogue Level / Collection
Thorvaldsen's Art > Thorvaldsen's Sculptures (A)
Explanation
- An ancient poem tells of the poet Anacreon that on one rainy night he gave shelter to a child suffering from the cold. He allowed the boy to warm himself by the fire, but the boy revealed himself to be Cupid and shot an arrow into the old poet’s heart.
Motif / Theme
- Human > Man > Anakreon
- Human > God > Erotes > Eros / Cupid
- General Subject > Greek and Roman mythology
- Theme > Time > Times of the Year > Winter
Version / Edition
Marble Version
Dimension
- Height 54 cm
- Width 90.3 cm
Art Form / Craft
Sculpture
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Acquisition Mode
Bequest from Bertel ThorvaldsenAcquisition Date
March 24, 1844