The abduction of Psyche
William-Adolphe Bouguereau · 1895
Why it's great
Winged spirits carry the maiden Psyche up into the sky in a swirl of silks. In the story, she's taken to a palace where she meets Cupid. Bouguereau painted a beautiful, soft scene. It's an enchanting picture of ancient myth.
Where to see it
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Hang it on your wall
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William-Adolphe Bouguereau was born in La Rochelle, on France's Atlantic coast, and studied in Paris and Rome. He became the most celebrated painter of the French Academy, famous for smooth, glowing figures from myths and everyday life. He taught thousands of students. When Impressionism rose, he fell from fashion, but his technical skill is again widely admired.
