Cupid's fun,God of Love,Messenger Boy,Greek Poet Anacreon,Toga,June 1893

Title: [Cupid's fun]
Creator(s): Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956, artist
Date Created/Published: 1893 June 14 [publication date]
Summary: Cupid, the god of love, dressed as a messenger boy, delivers a letter to the Greek poet Anacreon, dressed in his native toga. Anacreon dismisses Cupid with a wave of his hand from the door of a building.
Notes:
Inscribed on verso: (UJK) By - Keppler Jr. June 14 1893 6/5 93 815 Am.
Inscribed, lower right: 34181 Dec 6.
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Published caption reads: Anacreon (at his door). Ah, you young rascal, I see through your disguise! You're the same little chap who shot me some days ago.' Cupid (as a messenger-boy). Maybe this letter will heal your wound. I believe the lady says she 'will be a sister to you.' Bye-bye!
Signed, lower left: U.J.K.
Title from Puck.
Bequest and gift; Caroline and Erwin Swann; 1974; (DLC/PP-1974:232.411)
Anacreon was known for his odes and epigrams devoted to the praise of love and wine.
Published in: Puck, June 14, 1893.
Subjects:
Anacreon.
Cupid (Roman deity)--1890-1900.
Courtship--1890-1900.
Messengers--1890-1900.
Cartoons (Commentary)--American--1890-1900.
Drawings--American--1890-1900.
Periodical illustrations--American--1890-1900.
Bookmark /2009616922/
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