Cupid with Psyche Extinguishing the Lamp

François-Edouard Picot

Associated Names
François-Edouard Picot

Artist, French, 1786 - 1868

The image depicts two figures on a circular bed. One figure is reclining on their back, eyes closed, while the other figure is perched above, reaching outward. The figure above has curly hair and wings. Both figures are unclothed, and the scene is dimly lit. The bed is elevated with soft bedding, and there is a bedpost with a small figurine on top. The setting suggests an intimate space with rich textures and dark tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with brown and gray wash and white heightening on brown prepared laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.4 x 29.4 cm (8 13/16 x 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.60.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Kate Ganz, New York); purchased 2000 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in image: Picot(?)

Wikidata ID

Q64569782

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