Cupid’s off to the side in Alma Tadema’s painting Unconscious Rivals. That’s because love plays a mere supporting role in this portrait. But pay no attention to the title, it’s not about rivalry either. This painting celebrates friendship. The fantastic pink tree blossoms show us this. They sprinkle the feminine wiles of whimsy, fun, and beauty into the piece. A Cupid statue leans into the painting’s left side. He’s relaxed and, it’s clear – not at work. This painting’s not about old school romantic love. Cupid’s got the day off.

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