COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1304336
Reference Number:
R98754
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
Conjugal union of cupid
Parent Work Title:
Thoughts on outline, sculpture, and the system that guided the ancient artists in composing their figures and groupes: accompanied with free remarks on the practice of the moderns, To which are annexed twenty-four designs of classical subjects invented on the principles recommended in the essay by George Cumberland
Creator:
Cumberland, George, 1754-1848
Creator Role:
Author
Creator:
Blake, William, 1757-1827
Creator Role:
Engraver
Date Created:
1796
Publication Details:
London: printed by W. Wilson; and sold by Messrs. Robinson; and T. Egerton
Page/Sheet:
15
Image Sequence Number:
015
Description:
Illustration: engraving of Psyche and Cupid. Both are winged. Cupid is bound to a tree. Psyche hovers above, holding Cupid by his right wing. Above are the words 'The conjugal union of Cupid'. Beneath are the publishing details.
Language Code:
eng-GB
Language:
English
Subject:
Poetry
Category of Material:
Printed
Sub-Category:
Illustrated works
Technique Used:
Engraving (printing process)
Support:
Paper
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Provenance:
Bebington Free Library, former owner
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2012-12-12
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2013-02
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Conjugal union of cupid
