Yale Center for British Art

Creator:

Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827, British

after George Cumberland, 1754–1848, British

Text by George Cumberland, 1754–1848, British

Title:

Cupid & Psyche

Date:

1794

Materials & Techniques:

Etching on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper

Dimensions:

Binding: 12 inches (30.5 cm)

Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Lettered above image, upper right: "16"; lettered inside image, center left: "Cupid & Psyche"; lettered below image, lower center: "From an original Invention by G. Cumberland. Engd. by W Blake. Publish'd as the Act directs | Novr. 5: 1794"

Credit Line:

Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Copyright Status:

Public Domain

Accession Number:

B1978.43.1642

Classification:

Prints

Collection:

Prints and Drawings

Subject Terms:

bed | religious and mythological subject

Currently On View:

Not on view

Link:

https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:2570