Angel represented in paintings as a winged child (6)

I believe the answer is:

cherub

(Other definitions for cherub that I've seen before include "Angelic infant" , "Sweet innocent baby" , "Sweet little baby" , "Baby angel" , "Member of heavenly group" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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