Love and Psyche 1879 - 1889

"Love and Psyche" is a marble sculpture by Auguste Rodin, created between 1879 and 1889, and now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The work depicts the Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche, with Psyche lying in a tender embrace with the winged god. Rodin’s portrayal captures the passion and intimacy of the myth, with the figures intertwined in a delicate yet powerful embrace, highlighting the raw emotion of love. The textured base, reminiscent of the earth, adds depth and emphasizes the physicality of the sculpture. This piece, a testament to Rodin’s mastery of form and emotion, offers a poignant representation of love's complexities.