Who created "L'Amour couronné par les Graces (Cupid crowned by the Graces)"?

L'Amour couronné par les Graces (Cupid crowned by the Graces) was created by Jean-Baptiste Huet I|Alexandre Chaponnier in 1770–1805.

What medium is "L'Amour couronné par les Graces (Cupid crowned by the Graces)"?

L'Amour couronné par les Graces (Cupid crowned by the Graces) is Color stipple engraving, printed in blue, red and brown.

Is "L'Amour couronné par les Graces (Cupid crowned by the Graces)" in the public domain?

Yes, L'Amour couronné par les Graces (Cupid crowned by the Graces) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

L'Amour couronné par les Graces (Cupid crowned by the Graces)

Q: When was "L'Amour couronné par les Graces (Cupid crowned by the Graces)" created?

This artwork was created 1770–1805.

Jean-Baptiste Huet I|Alexandre Chaponnier

1770–1805

Medium

Color stipple engraving, printed in blue, red and brown

Dimensions

sheet: 11 5/8 x 8 1/2 in. (29.5 x 21.6 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Catherine D. Wentworth, 1948

Accession Number

48.187.750

Tags

CupidGoddess

Art Historical Context

In the elegant *L'Amour couronné par les Graces* (Cupid Crowned by the Graces created between 1770 and 1805, French artist Jean-Baptiste Huet collaborates with engraver Alexandre Chaponnier capture a whimsical moment from classical mythology. Cupid, the mischievous god of love, is crowned by the three Gr—goddesses of charm, beauty, and creativity—in a scene brimming with Rococo playfulness. Huet's style, known for its graceful figures and pastoral lightness, reflects the late 18th-century French fascination with love and antiquity, even as revolutionary fervor stirred across Europe. This colo...

L'Amour couronné par les Graces (Cupid crowned by the Graces)

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