Psyche Wandering, plate 28 from Cupid and Psyche by Max Klinger

Psyche Wandering, plate 28 from Cupid and Psyche 1880

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photo of handprinted image

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drawing

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toned paper

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germany

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ink paper printed

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print

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etching

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old engraving style

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wood background

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culinary art

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linocut print

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watercolour illustration

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natural palette

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botanical art

"Psyche Wandering" is a plate from Max Klinger's series *Cupid and Psyche* created in 1880. This etching depicts a scene from the Greek myth, where Psyche is shown wandering through a landscape while a group of women gather around a spring. The etching, framed by a decorative border, features a detailed and evocative depiction of the natural world, illustrating Klinger's signature use of symbolism and allegory. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this captivating piece of art.

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