Who created "Pleasure"?

Pleasure was created by Anton Raphael Mengs in ca. 1754.

When was "Pleasure" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1754.

What medium is "Pleasure"?

Pleasure is Pastel on paper, laid down on canvas.

Is "Pleasure" in the public domain?

Yes, Pleasure is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Pleasure

Anton Raphael Mengs

ca. 1754

Medium

Pastel on paper, laid down on canvas

Dimensions

Oval, 24 3/8 x 19 1/4 in. (61.9 x 48.9 cm)

Classification

Pastels & Oil Sketches on Paper

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Victor Wilbour Memorial, The Alfred N. Punnett Endowment, and Marquand Funds, 2005

Accession Number

2005.231

Tags

BoysFlowers

Art Historical Context

Anton Raphael Mengs's *Pleasure* (ca. 1754) captivatingly embodies the Rococo spirit with Neoclassical poise, showcasing a youthful boy surrounded by flowers in an oval composition. This pastel on paper, laid down on canvas for stability, measures 24 3/8 x 19 1/4 inches and glows with the medium's signature softness and vibrancy. Mengs, a German-Bohemian painter revered as a bridge between Baroque exuberance and classical restraint, drew inspiration from Raphael and ancient antiquity during his time in Dresden and Rome. Pastels allowed Mengs to achieve luminous, blended hues that evoke fleeti...

About the Artist

Anton Raphael Mengs

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