Psyche's Entrance into Cupid's Palace [left fragment], from The Story of Psyche

Q: When was "Psyche's Entrance into Cupid's Palace [left fragment], from The Story of Psyche" created?

This artwork was created 1756/63.

Q: Is "Psyche's Entrance into Cupid's Palace [left fragment], from The Story of Psyche" in the public domain?

Yes, Psyche's Entrance into Cupid's Palace [left fragment], from The Story of Psyche is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

François Boucher

1756/63

Medium

Wool and silk, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave

Dimensions

172.8 × 341.5 cm (68 × 134 3/8 in.)

Classification

weaving - tapestry

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

49222

About the Artist

François Boucher · 1703–1770

François Boucher (1703–1770) stands as the quintessential master of French Rococo painting and the most celebrated decorative artist of the 18th century. Born in Paris to a lace designer, Boucher created a visual language that perfectly embodied the refined taste, sensuality, and elegance of Louis XV's court. His prolific output—encompassing paintings, tapestry designs, theatrical sets, and decora...

Psyche's Entrance into Cupid's Palace [left fragment], from The Story of Psyche

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