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- William Hilton (1786 - 1839)
- Venus in search of Cupid surprises Diana
- England
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- Date: 1819 - 1820
- Object Type: Painting
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Image size: 154.8 x 191 cm
- Frame size: 191 x 220 x 14.5 cm, with shield top of frame
- Frame size: 180 x 220 x 14.5 cm, with out shield
- Inv: P633
- Location: Hall
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- This painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1820. An essay in the manner of Titian, the painting’s subject is taken from Spenser’s 'The Faerie Queene', III, vi, 11-25. While looking for her son Cupid, Venus comes upon Diana bathing with her attendants. Diana holds a white drape to cover herself and her attendants gather round her. Hilton exhibited six other subjects from 'The Faerie Queene' between 1809 and 1832.