Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Thomas Burke, 1749–1815, British

after Angelica Kauffmann, 1741–1807, Swiss, active in Britain (1766–81)

Published by Thomas Burke, 1749–1815, British
Title:
Cupid and Cephisa: "One Day as I was Walking in the Woods..."
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving and etching, hand-colored on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 5/8 x 18 5/8 inches (49.8 x 47.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, on back, lower center: "21920 2"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.11824
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
standing | walking | stopping | preparing | man | woman | love | mythology | oval | child | grass | tree | flowers (plants) | mountains | dress | sandals | toga | bow | arrows | knife | woods | wings | sleeping | sitting | holding | braids | cut | religious and mythological subject
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:50237