Venus and Mars

Richard Coswayca. 1790

Details

Title: Venus and Mars
Creator: Richard Cosway, 1742–1821, British
Creator Lifespan: 1742/1821
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: ca. 1790
Physical Dimensions: Sheet: 8 7/8 x 7 1/8 inches (22.5 x 18.1 cm) Mount: 12 x 10 1/4 inches (30.5 x 26 cm)
Subject Keywords: wings (costume accessories), pillows, blankets (coverings), draperies, shields (armor), quivers, arrows, bows (weapons), swords, nudes, nocks, armor, lovers, children, putti, cherubs, mythology, men, women, religious and mythological subject, beds (furniture)
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Brown ink on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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