Winged Cupid (from Cropsey Album) 1810 - 1894

Chauncey Bradley Ives's 19th-century drawing, *Winged Cupid*, depicts the Roman god of love, Cupid, with his signature wings and arrows. The drawing, which is part of the *Cropsey Album*, is a detailed and realistic portrayal of the mythological figure, capturing his youthful physique and the delicate details of his feathered wings. Ives's masterful use of line and shading brings the figure to life, and the composition emphasizes the contrast between Cupid's delicate features and the powerful symbolism of his arrows. *Winged Cupid* is a fine example of Ives's artistic talent and his interest in classical mythology. It now resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.