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Cupid and Campaspe, illustration from The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads, published by Hodder and Stoughton, c. 1910 (colour litho)
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Cupid and Campaspe, illustration from The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads, published by Hodder and Stoughton, c. 1910 (colour litho)
IL314820 Cupid and Campaspe, illustration from The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads, published by Hodder and Stoughton, c.1910 (colour litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale, Eleanor (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh Love! Has she done this to thee, poem by John Lyly; Campaspe became a generic poetical synonym for a mans mistress; Campaspe, mistres of Alexander the Great; )
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Chequered Floor Despondent Playing Cards Winged Cherub
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The captivating print titled "Cupid and Campaspe" transports viewers to a world of ancient romance and poetic beauty. Created by Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale in 1910, this illustration is part of The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads published by Hodder and Stoughton. In the image, we see a despondent Cupid seated on a chequered floor, surrounded by playing cards. His wings droop with sorrow as he contemplates the power of love. Campaspe, depicted as a winged nude cherub, stands before him, her nakedness symbolizing vulnerability and purity. This enchanting scene references John Lyly's poem "Oh Love! Has she done this to thee" where Campaspe becomes synonymous with a man's mistress. In historical context, she was known as Alexander the Great's beloved. Fortescue-Brickdale skillfully captures the essence of longing and desire through her masterful use of color lithography. The vibrant hues add depth to the characters' emotions while evoking an otherworldly atmosphere. As we gaze upon this exquisite artwork from our private collection, we are reminded that love has always held immense power over humanity throughout history. It is an eternal force that can both uplift us with its wings or leave us desolate on a chequered floor.
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