"psyche Before Venus" By Alexandre-évariste Fragonard (1780–1850).
Black pencil, titled in the lower right corner, annotated on the mount “Alex Fragonard.”(Age spots.)Height: 13 cm; Width: 42 cm.
An elegant panoramic drawing by Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard depicting an episode from ancient mythology featuring Psyche before Venus.
The composition depicts a lively scene featuring several figures set against a landscape, centered on the encounter between Psyche and the goddess Venus. The horizontal format allows the artist to unfold a narrative rich in characters and movement, rendered in a delicate and spontaneous line drawing.
The subject falls within the neoclassical and Romantic tradition of the early 19th century, in which episodes from Greco-Roman mythology served as a primary source of inspiration.
Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard, son of the famous painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard, developed a body of work characterized by a penchant for historical compositions and literary and mythological subjects.
Appraised by: Cabinet de BAYSER
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Paper
Width: 42 cm
Height: 13 cm
Reference (ID): 1848594
Availability: In stock
