Bouguereau – Love and Psyche (1899) Oil Painting

Bouguereau’s 1899 interpretation captures the mythological lovers in a tender aerial embrace, showcasing his signature porcelain flesh tones and academic precision. The composition balances Cupid’s powerful crimson-feathered wings against Psyche’s gossamer butterfly wings, symbolizing divine passion meeting mortal soul.

Artist	William Bouguereau
Year	1899
Category	Mythology
Medium	Oil on canvas
Licence	CC0 Public Domain
Resolution	2 970 × 5 120 px
Format	JPEG
File Size	~5.2 MB