Cherub with pink roses and blue ribbon – Historic Reproduction
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
This historic image of Cherub with pink roses and blue ribbon brings a moment of history to your wall. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. A fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Cherub with pink roses and blue ribbon
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Pink roses and a blue ribbon give this cherub a softer, almost festive character than the solemn angels usually found on the same wall. The figure belongs to a long tradition of putti, the chubby winged children that Renaissance painters borrowed from classical art and that later decorators scattered across ceilings, valentines, and greeting cards. Works like this one were often made for domestic settings rather than churches, so the mix of sentiment and decoration reflects how religious imagery moved into everyday life. Look closely at the flowers and ribbon, which show how the artist balanced delicate detail with a playful, affectionate mood.
| Original scan | 595 × 970 px |
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| Reference | Angels060 |
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