Cupid and Psyche
1800
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1800
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cupid and Psyche is a 1800 watercolor by Santino Tagliafichi, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two figures in a dimly lit room. One person is lying down, wrapped in a blue cloth, while the other stands, holding a small object and looking upward. Above them, a pair of large white wings floats near the ceiling, glowing faintly. The standing figure seems to be reaching toward the sleeping one, who rests on a bed with a few scattered items nearby. The soft lighting and dreamy mood suggest this scene is about love and sleep. The artist used delicate colors and loose brushstrokes to create a gentle, almost magical atmosphere. Want to learn more about how artists use watercolor, glazing to build light in their work?
