Greek Mythology Psyche Lithograph After Claude Marie Dubufe 19th C Old Print

Psyche
Original antique lithograph print of Psyche, from the greek tragedy of Cupid and Psyche. The lithograph was executed by french lithographer Maurin, after a painting by notorious french painter Claude Marie Dubufe (1790-1864).
After the acquisition, the lithograph was restored by a hired profesionnal restorer, it is in an impeccable condition, ready to be displayed.

The print shows Psyche bringing to Venus the beauty box of Proserpina.
Printed in Paris at Décrouan, rue St Séverin n ° 17 and at Mendouze and Hautecoeur.

Dimensions :
46 x 34 image       (18.11 x 13.38 inches)
66.7 x 50 cm sheet       (26.25 x 19.68 inches)

The story of the mythology :
The last trial Venus imposes on Psyche is a quest to the underworld . She is to take a box and obtain in it a dose of the beauty of Proserpina, queen of the underworld. Everything comes to pass according to plan, and Proserpina grants Psyche's humble entreaty. As soon as she reenters the light of day, however, Psyche is overcome by a bold curiosity, and can't resist opening the box in the hope of enhancing her own beauty. She finds nothing inside but an "infernal and Stygian sleep," which sends her into a deep and unmoving torpor.

Good condition. This work has been restaured by a professional & accurate restaurer. 
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