Artwork

Two Angels

Two Angels, by Giovanni Battista Cipriani, 1750
Two Angels, by Giovanni Battista Cipriani, 1750

Two Angels is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Giovanni Battista Cipriani. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

'Two Angels' is a drawing created with pencil and crayon, depicting two youthful figures in a tender pose.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows two young figures sitting together, their soft features and gentle expressions conveying a sense of serenity. One figure has curly hair and a loose sleeve, while the other wears a simple dress with a ruffled collar.

Technique & Style

The artist employed light pencil strokes to achieve a smooth, luminous effect on the figures' skin. The background is subtly rendered, keeping the focus on the faces and hands of the two figures.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Giovanni Battista Cipriani

Artist

Giovanni Battista Cipriani

Giovanni Battista Cipriani (1727 – 14 December 1785) was an Italian painter and engraver, who lived in England from 1755.