Untitled: Two female nudes with two putti and doves

Art Historical Context

This lithograph presents two graceful female nudes accompanied by playful putti and doves, motifs long associated with classical themes of love, beauty, and harmony. The composition likely draws from mythological traditions, where doves symbolize Venus and putti represent cherubic attendants, creating an allegorical scene of sensuality and affection. Attributed “after Bellanger,” the print suggests it reproduces or interprets an earlier work, reflecting the common practice of disseminating admired designs through reproductive media. As a lithograph, the work showcases a technique prized in ni...