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Sappho Inspired by Cupid (oil on canvas)
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Sappho Inspired by Cupid (oil on canvas)
2630752 Sappho Inspired by Cupid (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 62.9x53.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22619156
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Bare Breasts Cupid Eros Inspiration Inspired Inspiring Laurel Rococo Sappho Sentimental Wreath
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This oil on canvas painting, titled "Sappho Inspired by Cupid" is a masterpiece created by the talented Jean-Honore Fragonard. The artwork measures 62.9x53.6 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The image showcases a young female figure, Sappho, who was an influential Greek poet from ancient Greece. She stands gracefully adorned with a laurel wreath, symbolizing her poetic achievements and inspiring presence. In the oval-shaped composition, Cupid playfully hovers above her head, representing love and desire. Fragonard's rococo style brings out the romantic essence of this mythological scene. The woman's beauty is highlighted as she gazes into the distance, seemingly lost in thought or inspiration for her poetry. Though nude and bare-breasted, her nudity serves as an artistic expression rather than one of sensuality. This painting evokes sentiments of sentimentality and deep emotion through its portrayal of Sappho's connection to Eros (the god of love) and her role as a poetess in classical literature. It captures both the mythical elements associated with ancient Greece while also celebrating feminine strength and creativity. "Sappho Inspired by Cupid" invites viewers to delve into the world of mythology, romance, and literary genius that Sappho embodies. It serves as a reminder of the enduring power that art has to inspire generations across time.
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