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Venus, Cupid and Psyche, by William Etty, oil, 1828

Venus, Cupid and Psyche

William Etty

1828

oil

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Venus, Cupid and Psyche is a 1828 oil by William Etty, a british_romanticism work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?
William Etty
When & what style?
1828 · british_romanticism
Where can I see it?
Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with three female figures, one reclining on a couch and the other two standing. The reclining figure is nude, while the standing figures are clothed. The background features an arched doorway with a landscape visible through it. The artist has used oil paint to create this work, which is held at the Ashmolean Museum. The painting's title is "Venus, Cupid and Psyche," and it was created by William Etty, although the exact date is unknown. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used in this painting, you might want to look up the term "glazing."

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