Cupid Collection (page 71)

FRENCH MAGAZINE COVER. Frimaire or the Chilled Cupid : cover of the French magazine La Vie Parisienne, November 1921
FRENCH MAGAZINE COVER. " Frimaire or the Chilled Cupid" : cover of the French magazine " La Vie Parisienne, " November 1921

VALENTINEs DAY CARD. American, c1900

VALENTINEs DAY CARD. American St Valentines Day greeting card, c1910

VALENTINEs DAY CARD, 1900. American St. Valentines Day greeting card, c1900

VALENTINEs DAY CARD. American, c1900. American

ST. VALENTINEs DAY CARD. American, 1915

Angel of Love by Millicent Sowerby
A cheery little angel smiles against a backdrop of a love heart and roses

Love at first sight / W H Robinson
The motorists natural reaction, on being struck by cupids dart, is to wrench convulsively at the wheel, and run into something

The Hold up by Webster Murray
A highwayman, looking suspiciously like Cupid, holds up a pretty lady riding in a carriage

Balloon Barrage by Renee Charron
A young woman, rumpled stockings just visible, hides beneath an eiderdown quilt with a bunch of balloons while a baby Cupid flutters above her bed waiting to strike. Goodness knows what is going on

Cupid Cars cartoon by Stanelli
Motor salesman: We claim for this little sports model of ours that there isn t another car on the road that picks up so wonderfully

Renseignements at Biarritz
A lady being charmed by cupid in the romantic setting of the French Riviera

The Lure of Spring by Edmund Blampied
Coloured fantasy illustration by Edmund Blampied showing a soldier being lured by a cupid and fairy like girls against a spring background

Life / Saint Valentines Day 1924
It takes all sorts. A short plump lady and a tall thin man are speared together by Cupids arrow

Pursuit by Edmund Blampied
An illustration of cupid, sent by an admirer, trying to catch up with two elegant ladies. Blampied (1886-1966) drew countless illustrations for the ILN magazines

The New (Y)Ear
A New Year illustration showing an angelic " 1928" gossiping with a party reveller

Cupid and Jazz
Cupid is delighted as the jazz band stirs amorous emotions in a dancing couples hearts

Anatomy Lesson / 1918
The Anantomy Lesson : Professor Cupid and his young pupils

Muse / Erato
the Muse of Lyric Song and Poetry

Muse / Euterpe
the Muse of Music, Particularly the Flute

D. W Corset Circa 1912
A young lady, about to put on her petticoat, allows cupid to lace her into her long line corset. Her Empire chemise is visible beneath

Cupid Makes Delivery
Cupid makes a delivery

Wilde / Nightingale / Cupid
His lips are sweet as honey. - the Nightingales vision of the True Lover

The principal classical gods of Olympus: Aphrodite, Cupid, Zeus and Hermes

Murals of Psyches passion for Cupid in the banqueting hall, Palazzo Te, painted by Giulio Romano in the 16th century for Duke Federico Gonzaga, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Philippe Ricord / Moloch
PHILIPPE RICORD French medical: a satirical view

Centaur and Rabbit
A young Centaur catches a rabbit and shows it proudly to the cupid riding on his back

Mars, Vanus, Cupid
Mars, Venus and Cupid enjoy the sunshine

Crying Cupid 1880S
A WEEPING CUPID

Playing with Hearts
Cupid and a fairy (?) play badminton with hearts for shuttlecocks

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"Cupid: The Timeless Symbol of Love and Desire" In the realm of Greek gods on Mount Olympus, Cupid reigns supreme as the deity of love and desire. Rooted in ancient Greek mythology, this mischievous cherub has captivated hearts for centuries. Dating back to 1880, Cupid's enchanting presence can be traced through various artistic masterpieces. One such painting is "Primavera" by Sandro Botticelli, where he appears alongside other mythical figures, embodying the essence of springtime romance. Another renowned work featuring Cupid is "An Allegory with Venus and Cupid" by Agnolo Bronzino. This captivating piece showcases his role as a divine matchmaker under the watchful eye of Venus herself. Cupid's influence extends beyond paintings; he also graces Tarot Card 6 - L'Amoureux (The Lover or Lovers), symbolizing passionate connections and choices in matters of the heart. His timeless allure is further immortalized in Alexandre Cabanel's masterpiece "The Birth of Venus, " where Cupid accompanies the goddess as she emerges from the sea, representing love's power to transcend all boundaries. One cannot overlook the iconic tale & Psyche, which narrates their epic love story overcoming trials and tribulations – a testament to enduring devotion against all odds. Even in modern times, we encounter representations unexpectedly. From an archer-shaped toilet sign at Oktoberfest in Munich to architectural details like Sparrowes House or The Ancient House in Ipswich – his image continues to permeate our surroundings. Cupid's charm even finds its way into entertainment venues like Hogarth Actresses Barn or Piccadilly/Eros during the 1950s – reminding us that love knows no bounds when it comes to captivating audiences throughout history. As we delve into these diverse depictions across art forms and cultures alike, one thing remains clear.