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A Child Dressed as Cupid
Oil on canvas, 64.4 x 52.9 cm, anonymous, 18th century
The Bowes Museum, Durham


Dressed as Cupid, with a blue draped garment and holding a bow and arrow, the child presents a playful, theatrical take on classical themes. The scene focuses on the simplicity of the costume, capturing a sense of lightheartedness. The painting was once attributed to Jacques Antoine Vallin, but the artist’s identity is now unknown.