John Deare – Venus Caresses Cupid who Holds a Butterfly
John Deare (Liverpool 1759 – Rome 1798) Venus Caresses Cupid who Holds a Butterfly; 1789; Pen, black ink on paper, mm 276 x 304; Signed, located anda dated lower right: “J. Deare – June – 1789 – Rome” Provenance: Lucca, Hugh Honour collection;