Love Disarmed by William-Adolphe Bouguereau is an oil on canvas painting from 1863. It depicts Cupid, the god of love, being disarmed by Venus.

William-Adolphe Bouguereau's 1863 oil on canvas, Love Disarmed, presents a scene of classical allegory rendered with academic precision. Bouguereau, a leading figure of the French academic tradition, was known for his smooth finish and idealised forms, characteristics evident in this work. The painting depicts Cupid, the god of love, being disarmed by a young woman, presumably his mother, Venus. Cupid, rendered as a cherubic boy with wings, holds a bow, his expression suggesting a mix of defiance and resignation. Venus, her skin luminous, gently restrains him, her gaze tender yet firm. The composition is carefully balanced, with the figures arranged in a pyramidal structure against a dark background that throws the figures into sharp relief. Bouguereau's technique is characterised by meticulous attention to detail, evident in the rendering of skin tones, drapery, and the surrounding foliage. The colour palette is restrained, dominated by warm flesh tones, cool blues, and earthy browns, contributing to the painting's overall sense of harmony and balance. The work reflects the artist's commitment to classical ideals of beauty and his mastery of academic painting techniques.