Study for Cupid c. 1873 - 1877

"Study for Cupid, Kneeling Ground" is a graphite drawing by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones. Completed sometime between 1873 and 1877, this study for a larger work depicts a nude male figure kneeling in profile, rendered in delicate, yet precise lines. It is a preparatory drawing, likely for a larger painting on the theme of Cupid, and showcases Burne-Jones's interest in classical mythology and his mastery of the human form. The work is currently held in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.