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William Stephen Coleman (1829-1904)

Cupid trying to catch a butterfly

25.0 x 28.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 922677

Cupid trying to catch a butterfly

William Stephen Coleman (1829-1904)

Cupid trying to catch a butterfly

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

A cupid flies to left, arms outstretched towards butterfly in upper left. Background: flowers. Signed.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection William Stephen Coleman (1829-1904)
(artist)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

brown paper, pencil, bodycolour

watercolour painting

Measurements

25.0 x 28.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Insects
Butterflies & Moths
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Religions of antiquity
Classical mythology
Cupid
References

Other number(s)

RL 22677

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 1144

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