Artwork
Cephise cuts the sleeping Cupids' Wings
Cephise cuts the sleeping Cupids' Wings is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Angelica Kauffmann. It dates from 1792 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Cephise cuts the sleeping Cupids' Wings is an oil painting created by Angelica Kauffmann in 1792, currently held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a white dress kneeling beside two winged children, cutting their wings with scissors. The scene is set in a landscape with trees and mountains, and the figures are rendered in detail, with attention to texture and color.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a realistic style, with a focus on detail and a use of color and light that creates a sense of depth and atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maria Anna Angelika Kauffmann, usually known in English as Angelica Kauffman, was a Swiss painter who had a successful career in London and Rome.
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