Girl Defending Herself Against Eros Cupid Fine Art Glass Coaster

William Adolphe Bouguereau (French, 1825 - 1905) A Young Girl Defending Herself against Eros, about 1880, Oil on canvas Unframed: 81.6 x 57.8 cm (32 1/8 x 22 3/4 in.) Framed: 118.4 x 94 x 12.7 cm (46 5/8 x 37 x 5 in.) The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program. A young woman sits with her arms outstretched, pushing away a winged boy. He is Cupid, the god of love, holding up an arrow to pierce her. The title suggests that the young woman is trying to defend herself, yet she smiles and struggles unconvincingly against the mischievous little god. Check out my store for matching home decor!