Cupids in Conspiracy
1744
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1744
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows six plump cherubs in a fluffy cloud. They huddle close, whispering behind cupped hands. Their rosy cheeks and silky hair catch the light. Boucher painted these over-door panels in the 1740s. They were meant to decorate the top of walls, often hidden behind furniture. That placement kept the art out of daily sight but still fancy. Look for another Boucher like this at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
