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Cupids at play

Johann Albrecht Friedrich Rauscher

1791

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Allegory

Dominant colour

Cupids at play is a 1791 oil by Johann Albrecht Friedrich Rauscher, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?: Johann Albrecht Friedrich Rauscher
When & what style?: 1791
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting depicts a group of cherubs playing in a natural setting. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky, with the cherubs gathered around a white goat. They are all nude, with some of them holding onto the goat's horns or riding on its back. The cherubs appear to be engaged in a playful activity, with some of them laughing and others looking mischievous. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of joy and innocence, capturing the carefree nature of childhood. The use of oil paint and the composition of the scene suggest that the artist was skilled in creating detailed and realistic images. The painting is held at the National Museum in Warsaw, where it can be viewed by the public. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Johann Albrecht Friedrich Rauscher.