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The Triumph of Cupid

Giovanni Battista Cipriani , 1750

The Triumph of Cupid, by Giovanni Battista Cipriani, watercolor, 1750
The Triumph of Cupid, by Giovanni Battista Cipriani, watercolor, 1750

The Triumph of Cupid is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Giovanni Battista Cipriani. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Triumph of Cupid is a watercolour painting created by Cipriani in 1750. It is a representation of the Roman god Cupid in a celebratory scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a group of figures, including a winged woman and a child with a bow, floating on clouds. The scene conveys a sense of joy and celebration, associated with classical themes of love and triumph.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by light, quick brushstrokes and soft, blended edges, giving it a dreamy quality. The color palette is predominantly pale, with blues, pinks, and whites, accented by gold and brown details.

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.

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