Title
- Cupid stung by a bee, is cherished by his mother (original-language title)
- Vorlage Porzellanmanufaktur
Production
- execution of depicted work: Benjamin West, Philadelphia (?), about 1744
- engraver: Valentine Green, London, 1776
- publisher: John Boydell, London, 1776
Measurements
- sheet measurements - height: 42.3 cm
- sheet measurements - diameter: 42.3 cm
Inventory number
- KI 13681
Acquisition
- estate, 1866
Department
- Library and Works on Paper Collection
Inscriptions
- stamp: Bindenschild K. K. PORZ. MANUF. [Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur]
- text on object: [Rückseite:] CUPID Stung by a BEE, is cherished by his MOTHER. / From the Original Picture, in the Possession of A. Veley Esqs. / Published by J. Boydell Engraver in Cheapside March 25.th 1776 /
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nackter geflügelter Amor weint und wird von einer Frau gehalten, vor ihm am Boden ein Vogelpaar und eine Biene
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ornamental engraving, Cupid stung by a bee, is cherished by his mother, Benjamin West, MAK Inv.nr. KI 13681
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https://sammlung.mak.at/en/collect/cupid-stung-by-a-bee-is-cherished-by-his-mother_221659
Last update
- 22.01.2025
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