Head of Psyche, study after Psyche in the Temple of Love
Head of Psyche, study after Psyche in the Temple of Love

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Head of Psyche, study after Psyche in the Temple of Love,

1893

Sir Edward John Poynter, 1836–1919; born Paris, France; died London, England
x1948-218

Information

Title
Head of Psyche, study after Psyche in the Temple of Love
Dates

1893

Maker
Sir Edward John Poynter
Medium
Brown Conté crayon
Dimensions
20.2 x 17.4 cm (7 15/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Dan Fellows Platt, Class of 1895
Object Number
x1948-218
Signatures
Signed and dated in red chalk, center right: 18 EJP 93
Inscription
in graphite, verso lower left: n. 7 in graphite, verso lower center: Sir. E J Poynter 1893 - | Meatyard 1937 [in Platt hand]
Marks/Labels/Seals
Stamp in black, verso, lower left: D.F.P. [in circle] [Lugt 750a]
Culture
British, French
Type
studies (visual works), drawings
Materials
laid paper, Conté crayon (TM)
Subject
portraits, heads, girls

Meatyard, London;

1937, purchased by Dan Fellows Platt;

Bequeathed to Princeton University Art Museum

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