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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROBERT MACPHERSON (1811-72)

From Gibson's Basso Relievo of Cupid and Psyche

1854

Albumen print | 14.0 x 19.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906120

Photograph of a carved relief by Gibson, depicting Cupid seated on the right in left side profile and Psyche who lies on her left side as she is embraced by Cupid. A lyre stands by the lower right side of the chaise longue.

  • Creator(s)

    Robert MacPherson (1811-72) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    John Gibson (1790-1866)

  • 14.0 x 19.3 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Sculpture
          • Reliefs
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Religions of antiquity
          • Classical mythology
            • Cupid & Psyche (myth)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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