Psyche Brought to Venus
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
Dimensions4 7/8 x 7 1/8 in. (12.4 x 18.1 cm.)
book: 9 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (23.5 x 19.1 cm.)
DescriptionDesign for book illustration. Venus on throne at left, surrounded by four attendants - three attendants at left bringing Psyche to Venus - courtyard scene again, stairs in background. Venus and Psyche both made, long hair streaming down their backs.
Inscribedrecto upper left in graphite: 31
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.1550.33
Edward Burne-Jones
ca. 1866
Object number: 2000.5.1550.35
Edward Burne-Jones
ca. 1930
Object number: 2000.5.1014
