Mar 26
Cupid and Psyche (c. 1870) by Sir Edward Burne-Jones (English, 1833 – 1898), watercolor, gouache and pastel on moderately thick, moderately textured, wove paper mounted on linen, 70.2 cm (27.6 in) x 48.3 cm (19 in), Yale Center for British Art
#Cupid and Psyche#edward burne jones#painting#my upload#watercolor#art#19th century#a notable Romanticism-style work often recognized as a finished bodycolour (watercolor and gouache) painting on paper#It depicts the mythological moment Cupid discovers the sleeping Psyche inspired by the narrative#in William Morris’s The Earthly Paradise#Subject Matter:#The painting captures the moment Cupid first sees the sleeping Psyche embodying a god's surprise with red lips parted#This scene is part of the broader often repeated story of Venus’s jealousy of Psyche’s beauty#Medium and Style:#Created around 1870 this piece is known for its delicate detailed style using watercolor pastel and gouache on paper#showcasing Pre-Raphaelite influences#Other Versions:#Burne-Jones depicted various scenes from this story throughout his career including studies around 1865#and the Palace Green murals (1872–1881)#Location:#The primary c. 1870 version mentioned is in the collection of the Yale Center for British Art#This work is part of a larger romanticized exploration of Classical myths focusing on emotional intimate moments#rather than purely dramatic action
