1804
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Innocence Choosing Between Love and Riches is a 1804 unspecified by Pierre Paul Prud'hon, a French Romanticism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
In this painting, a woman stands on the right, wearing a red and blue toga, while a man and woman are embracing on the left. The man is shirtless and has large wings, with his arms wrapped around the woman, who is wearing a white dress. A cherub is crouched down beside them, holding a bow and arrow. In the background, there is a large building and trees. The woman in the red and blue toga appears to be holding a crown, which she is offering to the couple. The atmosphere of the painting is serene and peaceful, with a sense of calmness emanating from the figures. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Pierre Paul Prud'hon.
Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (French pronunciation: , 4 April 1758 – 16 February 16, 1823) was a French Neo-classical painter and draughtsman best known in his own time for his allegorical paintings and portraits, now for his drawings.
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