1706
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Cupid Stealing Venus's Floral Crown is a 1706 chalk by Antoine Coypel, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a naked figure lying down, arms stretched out behind them. Above, a small winged child reaches for a crown of flowers on the figure’s head. The lines are loose and quick, with some areas shaded lightly in orange and white chalk. The artist used a mix of light and dark lines to show the body’s curves and movement. The paper has a blue tint, which makes the orange chalk stand out. Next, look up *Baroque* to see how this style used drama and energy in art.
Antoine Coypel (French pronunciation: ; 11 April 1661 – 7 January 1722) was a French painter, pastellist, engraver, decorative designer and draughtsman.
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