Artwork

Nude with Cupid

Nude with Cupid, by William Perkins Babcock, charcoal, 1870
Nude with Cupid, by William Perkins Babcock, charcoal, 1870

Nude with Cupid is a charcoal drawing by the Impressionist artist William Perkins Babcock. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This drawing, 'Nude with Cupid', is the work of American artist William Perkins Babcock, executed around 1870 in charcoal on wove paper.

Technique & Style

The medium used is charcoal on wove paper, a choice that allows for expressive and detailed rendering of the subject.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.