Zephyr and Psyche
Pierre Claude François Delorme
1820
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pierre Claude François Delorme
1820
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows two figures floating above a rocky cliff. The person on the left looks soft and draped in flowing fabric, while the one on the right has wings and a gentle, almost surprised expression. Their bodies twist in mid-air, as if caught in motion. Notice how the artist used loose, sketchy lines to make the scene feel dreamy and alive. The wings and fabric blend into the swirling air around them. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists created prints like this.
