Cupid Bound by Raphael

Cupid Bound 

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drawing

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drawing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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water colours

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possibly oil pastel

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tea stained

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coffee painting

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underpainting

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"Cupid Bound" is a small-scale drawing by the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael. The drawing depicts the Roman god Cupid, the god of love, bound by ropes. This is likely a preparatory sketch for a larger painting, typical of Raphael's artistic process. His signature style, characterized by delicate lines and nuanced shading, can be seen in the drawing. The small size of the work, measuring 8.3 x 7.2 cm, adds to its intimate and personal quality. Despite being a preliminary study, it exhibits Raphael's exceptional mastery of figure drawing and his ability to convey emotion and story through simple lines.

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