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Cupids Holding a Shield

Robert Sargent Austin

1949

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Contemporary

Dominant colour

Cupids Holding a Shield is a 1949 by Robert Sargent Austin, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Robert Sargent Austin
When & what style?: 1949
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows two cherubs holding a shield. They are standing on either side of the shield, each with one arm around it and the other arm holding a bow and arrow. The cherubs are drawn in a simple, line-art style. The shield has the letters "MSR" on it, with the year "1949" written above the cherubs. The background of the drawing is a plain, off-white color. If you like this drawing, you might also want to check out more work by Austin, Robert Sargent.

About the artist

Artist

Robert Sargent Austin

Robert Sargent Austin RA PPRWS PPRE was a noted artist, illustrator, engraver and currency designer and widely considered to be one of Britain's leading mid-twentieth century printmakers.

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