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[Venus and Cupid.]

[Venus and Cupid.]

Titian Pinxit. Josh, Boydell delint. G.S. & J.G. Facius Sculpt.
Publish'd Sepr. 29, 1780 by John Boydell Engraver in Cheapside London.
Stipple engraving, proof before title, 470 x 560mm. 18½ x 22". Light spotting. Very fine.
Venus lying naked on a couch with Cupid to left, sheilding himself with his bow from a shower of coins that fall from above. Adaptation by Josiah Boydell (1752 - 1817) of the famous image by Titian (1489/90 - 1576). Nephew of John, and partner and later sole proprietor of the firm, Josiah is named on several prints as an intermediary draughtsman.
[Ref: 10408]  £550.00


 

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