This Italian stone statue of a cupid holding is seen at a three-quarters view from slightly below against a dark blue background. This standing nude cupid is chubby and has shoulder-length curly hair, a prominent nose, and a neutral expression as they looks forward. Both arms are slightly bent to allow their hands to rest on their thighs. In their left hand they hold a cornucopia that curves upward from under their hand to rest with the top on their shoulder. This statue is displayed on the pedestal of a tall, slender fluted column.
Italian, Venice
Cupid with Cornucopia,
19th century
Stone
,
57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.)
Object details
Accession number
S14c4.2
Primary Creator
Italian, Venice
Full title
Cupid with Cornucopia
Creation Date
19th century
Provenance
Purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner (as a pair with museum no. S14c4.1) from the marble dealer and mason Moisè Dalla Torre and Co., Venice for 85 lire on 23 September 1897.
Dimensions
57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.)
Display Media
Stone
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Second Floor Stairhall and Stairway
Bibliography
Gilbert Wendel Longstreet and Morris Carter. General Catalogue (Boston, 1935), pp. 86-87.Cornelius C. Vermeule III et al. Sculpture in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (Boston, 1977), p. 171, no. 220. (as Italian, 19th century)
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Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.