Wedding procession of Cupid and Psyche, plafond composition (1863) — Henryk Siemiradzki
Wedding procession of Cupid and Psyche, plafond composition (1863) is an artwork by Henryk Siemiradzki. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Wedding procession of Cupid and Psyche, plafond composition (1863)
- Artist
- Henryk Siemiradzki (Polish, 1843 – 1902)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Psyche is a mortal woman loved by Eros, known to the Romans as Cupid. Their story follows separation, difficult tasks imposed by Aphrodite, and eventual reunion when Psyche becomes immortal.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Wedding procession of Cupid and Psyche, plafond composition (1863)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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