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19th Century European School

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19th Century European School
<B>EUROPEAN SCHOOL </B></I>(Nineteenth Century) <BR><I>Cupid Takes Aim: The Besotted Painter</B></I>, c. 1880<BR>Oil on original, unlined canvas<BR>28-1/2 x 37-1/2 inches (72.4 x 95.3 cm)<BR> <BR>This painting belongs to the well-known theme of the artist falling in love with his model, and subsequently falling in love with the work of art made from the model (à la Pygmalion), treated extensively during the Renaissance. One of the most famous works of art to explore this subject is Ingres'1813 painting, <I>Raphael and his Fornarina</B></I>.<B>Condition Report:</B> Craquelure throughout, although paint surface is stable.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)