Charles White after Elisabetta Sirani, Cupid Burning Armour – 1782 engraving print
Charles White after Elisabetta Sirani, Cupid Burning Armour – 1782 engraving print
Charles White after Elisabetta Sirani, Cupid Burning Armour – 1782 engraving print

Charles White after Elisabetta Sirani Cupid Burning Armour

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An original 1782 engraving print – Charles White after Elisabetta Sirani, Cupid Burning Armour.

A rare engraving after a painting by the 17th-century Italian painter Elisabetta Sirani (1638-1665), 'Cupid Burning Armour, In the Gallery at Houghton'. Published June 1st 1782 by John Boydell Engraver in Cheapside, London.

Houghton was the home of Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's first Prime Minister, who amassed a fine collection of Old Master artworks.

On cream laid paper.

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Elisabetta Sirani (1638–1665)

Elisabetta Sirani (1638–1665) was a highly accomplished Italian painter of the Baroque period, born and active in Bologna. She was the daughter of the artist Giovanni Andrea Sirani, who was principal assistant to the painter Guido Reni. When her father became ill, Sirani ran the print publishing business supporting the whole family.

Sirani specialized in religious, mythological, and allegorical subjects. She became one of the most successful painters in Bologna during her lifetime and attracted patrons from across Europe. Notably, she also trained a number of men and women artists, establishing the first school of painting for women in Europe outside of a convent.

Sirani died suddenly in 1665, aged just twenty-seven. Despite her early death, she was remarkably prolific, producing over 200 paintings as well as numerous drawings and engravings. Her legacy lies both in her artistic achievements and her role in advancing opportunities for women in the arts.

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Dimensions: Height: 15.3cm (6.02") Width: 15.9cm (6.26")

Presented: Unframed. Image size: 13.2 x 15.9cm; Sheet size: 16 x 17cm.

Medium: Engraving

Age: 18th-century

Signed: No.

Inscribed: Lettered in the plate below the image.

Dated: --

Condition: Some foxing and age toning as shown. Minor repair to the lower edge. The picture may have other minor imperfections such as slight marks, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail. There are historical adhesive marks and/or paper remnants to the verso, from previous mounting.

Stock number: KD-444