Psyche Received on Mount Olympus

Vincenzo Camuccini

Associated Names
Vincenzo Camuccini

Artist, Italian, 1771 - 1844

This is a drawing depicting a group of figures arranged on a cloud-like form. The figures are depicted in various poses, with some seated, others standing, and one reaching out as if handing or receiving something. The use of soft lines and shading creates movement and vitality within the composition. The background is filled with light sketches for depth and contrast with the figures in the foreground.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brown wash over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Julius S. Held Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 18 x 28.5 cm (7 1/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.1.25

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julius S. Held [1905-2002]; gift 1985 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

other hand? lower center in graphite: Cammuccini; later hand upper center verso in graphite: Camuccini Vincenzo / geb Rom 1775-1844; lower center verso in graphite: Camuccini Rom No.553

Watermarks

Shield? with letter B (partial)

Wikidata ID

Q64633811

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