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Robert MacPherson (1811-72)

From Gibson's Statue of Cupid 1854

Albumen print | 20.0 x 9.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906121

From Gibson's Statue of Cupid

Robert MacPherson (1811-72)

From Gibson's Statue of Cupid 1854

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Description

Photograph of a sculpture of Cupid who stands facing a quarter to the left. He looks down at an object that he holds in his left hand. He places his other hand on a sheath of arrows placed at his right side.

Provenance

From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Robert MacPherson (1811-72)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection John Gibson (1790-1866)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

20.0 x 9.9 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Religions of antiquity
Classical mythology
Cupid
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Plastic arts
Sculpture
Statues

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