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and presented on particular occasions, of which were it possible to give
the particulars, the interest we take in them, divested of such locality, would
be doubled.
Cupid seated on a shell, holding a butterfly.—This is, or was some
years since, the property of Lord Algernon Percy. The attitude and action of
this figure is very beautiful; and we can trace its form in the boys of Guer-
cino, Cipriani, and Bartolozzi. Ogle, who published a quarto volume of
rude outlines taken from gems, speaking of this figure, supposes it to sym-
bolize the elevation of the soul by the sublime agency of love.
Cupid pursuing a butterfly.—The soul endeavouring to fly from the
pursuit of intemperate desire, appears to be typified in this elegant design.
There are several gems where the butterfly is seen feeding on the rose,
which may convey an idea of the purity of that essence which should serve
to nourish the immortal spirit.
and presented on particular occasions, of which were it possible to give
the particulars, the interest we take in them, divested of such locality, would
be doubled.
Cupid seated on a shell, holding a butterfly.—This is, or was some
years since, the property of Lord Algernon Percy. The attitude and action of
this figure is very beautiful; and we can trace its form in the boys of Guer-
cino, Cipriani, and Bartolozzi. Ogle, who published a quarto volume of
rude outlines taken from gems, speaking of this figure, supposes it to sym-
bolize the elevation of the soul by the sublime agency of love.
Cupid pursuing a butterfly.—The soul endeavouring to fly from the
pursuit of intemperate desire, appears to be typified in this elegant design.
There are several gems where the butterfly is seen feeding on the rose,
which may convey an idea of the purity of that essence which should serve
to nourish the immortal spirit.