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Etienne-Maurice Falconet: 'The Impending Cupid', 1757 (as a large statue)

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A love piece in art history: Falconet's Amor.L'Amour menaçant, the 'threatening Cupid' from 1757, not only marked Falconet's artistic breakthrough, but also his professional one. The finger of Cupid pointing to the closed lips promises secrecy. And yet, smiling mischievously to himself, he seems to be aware of his power over every human destiny. Original: Musée du Louvre, Paris. Marble. ars mundi museum replica, cast stone, moulded by hand. Size 50 x 92 x 65 cm (W/H/D). Weight approx. 110 kg.
Artist: Etienne-Maurice Falconet