John Ogborn after Thomas Stothard
Title: Elysium or Cupid Punish’d
Date: Published by Thomas Macklin, London, 1787
Medium: Hand Coloured Engraving
Dimensions: Sight 10 3/4 x 12 in; Frame 16 1/4 x 17 1/4 in
Condition Report: Foxing is present, but otherwise in good condition.

This enchanting hand coloured engraving depicts Cupid in a playful yet comical predicament, secured to a tree-trunk with his hands tied behind his back. The scene shows Cupid glancing to his left at a group of nymphs who are attending to him. One nymph kneels, working on the knots, while another stands behind her, gently tickling Cupid with roses. A third nymph, positioned to the right, raises her hands above her head, also holding roses. The artwork captures a whimsical moment of light-hearted mischief.

About the Artist:
Thomas Stothard RA (17 August 1755 – 27 April 1834) was a distinguished British painter, illustrator, and engraver known for his elegant and imaginative works. His contributions to art were furthered by his son, Robert T. Stothard, a painter who notably captured the proclamation of Queen Victoria’s accession to the throne outside York Minster in June 1837.