The Head Rising up in the Sea
Maker
Edward Burne-Jones
(British, 1833 - 1898)
Maker
Morris and Company
(London, British, 1861 - 1940)
Additional Title(s)
- Illustration for Cupid and Psyche
Collections
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Dateca. 1866
Mediumink and graphite on paper
Dimensionsbook: 9 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (23.5 x 19.1 cm.)
DescriptionDesign for book illustration. Psyche seated at left in Cheron's boat, holding knees. Cheron at right, at prow, pulling an oar - clothing ragged. Below at left, a bearded head is rising from the water to look at Psyche.
Inscribedrecto upper left in graphite: 7
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.1550.19
