Who painted Venus binding her hair with a garland, attended by Cupids?

Venus binding her hair with a garland, attended by Cupids was painted by Giovanni Battista Cipriani in 1750.

Where can I see Venus binding her hair with a garland, attended by Cupids?

Venus binding her hair with a garland, attended by Cupids is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Venus binding her hair with a garland, attended by Cupids?

Venus binding her hair with a garland, attended by Cupids is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Venus binding her hair with a garland, attended by Cupids

Giovanni Battista Cipriani , 1750

Venus binding her hair with a garland, attended by Cupids 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. This watercolour depicts Venus, the goddess of love, adorning her hair with a garland, surrounded by Cupids.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour depicts Venus, the goddess of love, adorning her hair with a garland, surrounded by Cupids. The work is a characteristic example of 18th-century art.

Subject & Meaning

The scene features Venus, dressed in a white gown with a red sash, seated with two Cupids beside her, one holding a torch and the other a bird, symbolizing love and its associated emotions.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolour, the painting showcases soft, gentle hues and a serene atmosphere, achieved through the artist's use of light and colour.

History & Provenance

The watercolour is signed by its creator, Cipriani, and dates to around 1750, situating it within the context of late Rococo or early Neoclassicism.