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The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche
The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche

The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche

James Gillray (English, 1757–1815)
1797
Medium/TechniqueEtching and aquatint with hand coloring
Credit LineGift of Emily Townsend and Cornelius C. Vermeule in memory of Miss Suzanne E. Chapman
Accession number1990.619
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ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsInscribed in plate in green border, l. l.: J. G. y fec. t from 1/y Antique; Inscribed in plate in green border, center: The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche; Inscribed in plate in green border l. r.: Pub d May 3d 1797 by H. Humphrey 27 St. James Street.ProvenanceBy descent in the family of Emily T. Vermeule; Emily T. and Cornelius C. Vermeule (Boston); 1990, gift of Emily T. and Cornelius C. Vermeule to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 12, 1990)