Artwork
Cupids Holding a Shield
Cupids Holding a Shield is a drawing by Robert Sargent Austin. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
They are standing on either side of the shield, each with one arm around it and the other arm holding a bow and arrow.
This drawing shows two cherubs holding a shield. They are standing on either side of the shield, each with one arm around it and the other arm holding a bow and arrow. The cherubs are drawn in a simple, line-art style.
The shield has the letters "MSR" on it, with the year "1949" written above the cherubs. The background of the drawing is a plain, off-white color.
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Overview
Cupids Holding a Shield is a 1949 drawing by Robert Sargent Austin, currently held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two cherubs flanking a shield, each grasping it with one arm and holding a bow and arrow with the other. The shield bears the initials 'MSR' and the year '1949' is inscribed above the figures.
Technique & Style
The cherubs are rendered in a simple, line-art style against a plain off-white background, emphasizing the clarity of the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Sargent Austin RA PPRWS PPRE was a noted artist, illustrator, engraver and currency designer and widely considered to be one of Britain's leading mid-twentieth century printmakers.
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