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
1854Albumen 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
- Sculpture
- Plastic arts
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Religions of antiquity
- Classical mythology
- Cupid & Psyche (myth)
- Classical mythology
- Religions of antiquity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
