Cupid and Psyche
1808
oil
From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
1808
oil
From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
This painting shows a man with large wings holding a naked woman. The man has curly brown hair and wears an orange cloth around his waist. The woman has blonde hair and a white cloth around her waist. She looks up at the man, who holds her close. The background is a landscape with trees, a body of water, and a cloudy sky. The overall mood is romantic and intimate. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, check out the technique of chiaroscuro.
