Scenic, Psyche Bringing Venus a Goblet of Water from the Fountain of Youth, ca. 1820 (CH 35474747)
Summary
One scene from the twelve which illustrate the story of Cupid and Psyche. This scene, containing three panels, shows a kneeling Psyche offering a goblet to a seated Venus. Cupid, leaning on his bow, stands on a pedestal in the background. The figures are within an Empire-style interior, with marble-tiled walls, columns, fountains, coffered ceiling and parquet floor. The entire scene is printed in grisaille, or shades of gray.
Tags
Date
1820
Source
Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Copyright info
Public Domain