Cherubs Collection (#96)

Winter silhouette with a deer, rabbit, squirrel and angels
Two angels carrying candles and bells, hovering over the snowy countryside, looking down at the animals below. c.1910

ETHIOPIA. AMHARA. Gonderr. Debre Berhan Selassie

Valentines Postcard - Locked together
Two lovers are locked together by cupid - they all laugh at the thought of a locksmith being required to break them apart - this will never happen (hopefully....!)

French balloonist Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles receiving a wreath from Apollo, while cherubs and an angel surround his balloon. Date 1788

Everybodys Magazine - Coronation Number
Front cover of Everybodys Magazine, Coronation Number showing Britannia, in a carriage pulled by a lion and unicorn flying through the skies, holding her trident and shield

The Graphic Christmas Number 1924 front cover
Front cover of The Graphic, Christmas Number 1924 featuring a gleeful cherub riding a concerned looking turkey, who has the added humiliation of a Christmas cracker hanging around his neck. Date: 1924

Spring Voices - A K Macdonald
Spring Voices by A. K. Macdonald. A glamorous young lady (taking a stroll through the park on her way home from a serious hat-purchasing spree)

Wedding of Prince Wilhelm of Prussia
State Entry into Berlin of Princess Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1858-1921) and Prince Wilhem of Prussia (later Kaiser Wilhelm II) (1859-1941)

The Star That Would Not Light by Hugh Williams
A group of child like angels gather together in the night sky but try as they might, they cannot get one lone star to light and twinkle. Date: 1926

19th century mother and baby
A woman in a crinoline from the mid-19th century tenderly hugs her small baby close to her while fairies and cherubs look with curiosity towards her and a wooden crib. Date: 1926

LA Salle in the Heavens
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, finds himself surrounded by cherubs when he gets to Heaven. Date: 1651 - 1719

Dance card from the Pimlico Rooms, London (1 / 2)
The front of a Dance Card from the Pimlico Rooms - (now The Windermere Hotel), Pimlico, London. The design features musical instruments and two cherub musicians. Date: 1868

Luca Della Robbia
LUCA DELLA ROBBIA Italian sculptor, best known for those much-reproduced ceramics depicting cute cherubs on a blue background. Date: 1399 - 1482

Books / Rousseau / Emile
Title page of Emile. Date: First published: 1762

Jan Hus / Anon / Oval Border
JAN HUS Bohemiam religious leader burnt at the stake for heresy, despite his denials Date: 1372? - 1415

The Earths seasons. This diagram shows the axial tilt of the Earth causing the seasons as the Earth orbits the Sun (centre)

Allegorical seasons. Historical artwork of cherubs as allegorical representations of the seasons. From left to right they are: Summer, Spring, Autumn, and Winter

Garden at Heronden, Tenterden, Kent
View of a garden at Heronden, Tenterden, Kent. An ornamental bird bath is at the centre, with paths, flowerbeds and grass surrounding it

Penrhyn tomb, Llandegai Church, North Wales
Detail of the Penrhyn tomb in Llandegai (or Llandygai) Church, near Bangor, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. The tomb was sculpted by Richard Westmacott for the first Lord

Cherubs on Penrhyn tomb, Llandegai Church, North Wales
A detail of cherubs splitting slate on the bas relief of the Penrhyn tomb in Llandegai (or Llandygai) Church, near Bangor, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Language of Stars 1918
She gazes at the moon and sees an image of her soldier love reflected in it. Three cherubs use a telescope and translate the writing in the stars - Je t aime

Eau De Cologne
Advertisement showing cherubs pouring " 4711 Water" into the bottle

When the stars are lit
Colour illustration by Louise Jacobs showing cherubs lighting up a night sky with oil lamps or candles

John Davies, Writer
JOHN DAVIES Poet and writing-master of Hereford : a delightful composition of cherubs, mermen and mermaids - with a skull for good measure

Les Salons D aujourd hui
The ladies (above whom hover cherubs) are deserted by the men in favour of the card table, above which is a devilish winged beast perhaps suggesting gambling folly

James Thomson / Aikman
JAMES THOMSON Scottish poet at the age of 25, with cherubs

Millennium / Cherub & Time
Allegorical illustration of the new year (as a cherub) holding Father Times scythe

Owen Jones Roman 26
Architectural fragments from Trajans Forum and from the Villa Medici, and pilasters from the Villa Medici, Rome

Spirit Sacrifice to Wine
Man in drunken stupour, surrounded by bacchic cherubs, preferring earthly pleasures in another glass of wine to heavenly promise

CHERUBS
Two cherubs in the clouds

Angelic Kiss
Two cherubs kissing

Statues in front of the Leaning Tower in Pisa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Medici / Cosimo Elder / Mini
COSIMO DE MEDICI known as THE ELDER Florentine banker, patron of the arts and ruler of the republic

Shakespeare / Immortality
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Playwrights bust crowned by the Nymph of Immortality

Petrarch: Triumph / Time
Il Trionfo del Tempo

Charles I Marshall
CHARLES I OF ENGLAND Defender of the Faith in England and Scotland

Unarmedcherubs
Unusually, these two cherubs are depicted with wings instead of arms, instead of crediting them with both, as is customary : this of course is more anatomically correct

Avarice / Greed by Galle
A profile portrait of a woman holding a purse surrounded by an ornate border of putti holding money bags, cutting purse strings and counting coins

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"Captivating Cherubs: A Heavenly Presence in Art and Culture" Cherubs, those enchanting celestial beings with their innocent smiles and delicate wings, have long captured the imagination of artists throughout history. From classical paintings to intricate engravings, these cherubic figures have adorned numerous masterpieces, adding a touch of ethereal beauty. In Alexandre Cabanel's renowned painting "The Birth of Venus, " cherubs surround the goddess as she emerges from the sea, symbolizing love and fertility. Their angelic presence enhances the divine atmosphere of this iconic artwork. Jodocus Hondius' engravings also feature cherubs prominently. In his depictions of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, these heavenly creatures grace the landscapes with their graceful forms. Their inclusion adds a sense of purity to these picturesque regions. Raphael's masterpiece "The Sistine Madonna" showcases two cherubim at the bottom corners of the painting. With their chubby cheeks and adoring gazes towards Mary and baby Jesus, they epitomize innocence and devotion. Another engraving by Jodocus Hondius portrays Rutlandshire alongside Stanford and Oukham. Here again, we find charming cherubs fluttering above idyllic countryside scenes - a testament to their enduring appeal across different artistic mediums. Beyond visual arts, they have also made appearances in cultural events like Cardinal de La Rochefoucauld's concert at Rome's Argentina Theatre. These winged darlings added an element of whimsy to musical performances that delighted audiences for centuries. From Italian wedding cards to St Luke's depiction of Virgin Mary on canvas, cherubs continue to captivate hearts with their tender expressions and gentle demeanor, and are often associated with important religious events such as Archangel Gabriel announcing good news or witnessing The Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. Even in Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre's "Cupids Target, " part of Les Amours des Dieux, cherubs take center stage.