Cupid and Psyche, Gorgerat Frères et Cie., (Nantes, France, 1783–1815), Medium: cotton Technique: printed by engraved copper plate on plain weave; Mordant for purple-black printed by engraved plate with mordants for reds, purple and browns plus blue and yellow dyes applied by brush., Straight repeat of isolated scenes illustrating Cupid and Psyche the apotheosis of Psyche, Psyche discovering the identity of Cupid. Psyche carried by two Zephyrus to a valley, the marriage of Cupid and Psyche blessed by Venus., Nantes, France, ca. 1790, printed, dyed & painted textiles, Textile

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