France / 1742
The Fear of Love
Look closely at The Fear of Love. Terracotta sculpture of a standing woman. Her right arm clutches fabric as a Cupid on her right pulls the fabric at her waist.
Imagine walking around this sculpture. What might change from another angle? The Art Institute dates The Fear of Love to 1742.
A CLOSER LOOK
Jean Louis Lemoyne (French, 1665–1755) made this sculpture. The museum dates it 1742.
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Art Institute of ChicagoThe Fear of LoveOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.