Cupid and psyche statue was made to be seen from different angles, his support was capable of even turning with the help of a ASA. Canova gave the plaster model to his favorite student, Adamo Tadolini, who made some changes to this plaster model is preserved at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. All the fivefold performed at that time come from the modified plaster model.
The work of cupid and psyche statue was inspired by a painting by W. Bougro.The rock formations at the foot of the character tilt back to balance the thrust of the body forward.Cupid’s arms protected his love as they prepared to fly to his secret castle.Legend has it that he would visit her every night, but Psyche’s curiosity led to the sudden end of the arrangement.
The cupid and psyche statue is mounted on a marble base, has an impressive height of 31 “, and is signed with the name ” H Godet “in bronze. It Is finished with deep and rich multicolored patina applied at very high temperature to be permanently fused in The bronze itself. This is a high quality artwork made with the highest standards.
This cupid and psyche statue was an immediate success. It was made to be seen from different angles, his stand was even able to rotate with the help of a handle. Canova gave the plaster model to his favorite student, Adamo Tadolini, who made some changes to him. This plaster model is preserved at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. All the replicas made at that time came from the modified plaster model.
