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Venus Stealing Cupid’s Darts

Francesco Bartolozzi and Sir Joshua Reynolds

Venus Stealing Cupid’s Darts

1746-1814

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Venus Stealing Cupid’s Darts

1746-1814

Physical Qualities Stipple engraving, Image (oval): 238 × 200 mm. (9 3/8 × 7 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.6542
Engraved surface is oval, surrounded by tiny border, printed in sepia ink, cut close
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1946; Garrett Collection; T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore

Inscribed: In margin at right "F. Bartolozzi fecit" In lower margin at left, "Sir Joshua Reynolds pinxt."

Markings: Claghorn stamp on back

Artist

Francesco Bartolozzi

1726–1814

English, born Italy, 1727-1815
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Artist

Sir Joshua Reynolds

1722–1791

English, 1723-1792
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