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Robert MacPherson (1811-72)

'Venus and Cupid' 1892 copy after an original of 1853

Albumen print | 13.3 x 9.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2905942

'Venus and Cupid'

Robert MacPherson (1811-72)

'Venus and Cupid' 1892 copy after an original of 1853

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Description

Photograph of a bas relief by John Gibson (1790-1866) showing Venus embracing the winged Cupid who kisses Venus.

The 1892 carbon copy print is pasted over the top of the original albumen print.

Provenance

From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Robert MacPherson (1811-72)
(photographer)

Search the collection Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921)
(photographer)

Search the collection John Gibson (1790-1866)
(sculptor)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection John Gibson (1790-1866)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

13.3 x 9.1 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Religions of antiquity
Classical mythology
Venus (mythology)
Cupid

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