The artwork titled “Cupidon” was created by William-Adolphe Bouguereau in 1891. This oil painting on canvas measures 84.5 by 155.5 centimeters and belongs to the Academicism art movement. It is a mythological painting that is currently located in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a young, tender figure of Cupid, the Roman god of love, portrayed as a nude child with delicate, white wings gently folding around his body. His posture, with arms crossed over his chest and head tilted, suggests a sense of shyness or contemplation. The background features a serene natural landscape, with lush foliage and soft lighting enhancing the ethereal and innocent aura of the figure. The color palette, dominated by soft pastels and natural tones, emphasizes the purity and grace that are characteristic of Bouguereau’s renditions of mythological subjects. At Cupid’s feet lie his traditional symbols: a bow and a quiver of arrows, subtly placed, reminding the viewer of his role as the bringer of both love and mischief. The overall composition and meticulous attention to detail reflect Bouguereau’s mastery in rendering lifelike textures and forms, asserting his prominence in Academic painting.
