• Bertel Thorvaldsen 1770-1844

Cupid and Erato

• Production DateNo earlier than August 1830
• Type of Work / ObjectSculpture > Relief

• Location

  • Denmark > Copenhagen > Thorvaldsens Museum > Main Floor > Room 13
• Inventory NumberA343

• Catalogue NumberA343
• Catalogue Level / CollectionThorvaldsen's Art > Thorvaldsen's Sculptures (A)

Explanation

• In Greek mythology, Erato is the one of the nine Muses who inspires song, dance and erotic poetry.

Motif / Theme

• Human > God > Erotes > Eros / Cupid
• Human > Goddess > Muse > Erato
• General Subject > Greek and Roman mythology

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