1702
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Psyche Being Robed by the Gods for Her Marriage with Cupid (sketch for the ceiling of the stairway at Kiveton) is a 1702 oil by Louis Laguerre, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a lively scene with many figures, mostly naked, in various poses. Some are sitting or lying down, while others are standing or floating in the air. The figures are surrounded by clouds and rocks, with a blue sky in the background. In the center of the painting, a woman is being dressed by other figures, possibly for a wedding. The scene is full of movement and energy, with many different actions happening at once. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. Look up the artist Louis Laguerre to see more of his work.
Louis Laguerre (1663–1721) was a London artist, born in Versailles.
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