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Chalk Drawing - Cupid delivering Psyche - Drapery Study for Psyche

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Basic Information

Accession Number:1904P199
Collection:Fine Art Prints and Drawings
Date:1865 - 1866

Maker Information

Artist:Sir Edward Burne-Jones - View biography for Sir Edward Burne-Jones

Notes

Birmingham's collection has over 100 preparatory drawings by Burne-Jones based on the legend of Cupid and Psyche. This is one of five drapery studies for the figure of Psyche that appear to be for the scene of 'Cupid Delivering Psyche' from 'The Story of Cupid and Psyche' made to accompany the poem in William Morris' 'The Earthly Paradise'.

Purchased and presented by subscribers, 1903.

Further Information

Production Period:19th century
School/Style:Cupid and Psyche
Medium:Black and white chalk on brown paper.
Material(s):Paper

Dimensions

Height:316 mm
Width:265 mm