Cupid's Span sculpture in Rincon Park on the Embarcadero in San Francisco, California by Claes Oldenburg, Coosje van Bruggen

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Cupid's Span sculpture in Rincon Park on the Embarcadero in San Francisco, California by Claes Oldenburg, Coosje van Bruggen

Cupid's Span is a large public sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen located in Rincon Park on San Francisco's Embarcadero. The artwork features a giant bow and arrow, symbolizing Cupid's weapon, and is set against the backdrop of the Ferry Building. It embodies themes of allegory and mythology, enhancing the cultural landscape of the waterfront. The sculpture is a notable example of the artists' signature style of monumental, playful public art.