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Jacques-Louis David

Cupid and Psyche

1813
gray wash and pen and black ink with white paint and traces of black chalk

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Scholars believe that this drawing was given by Jacques-Louis David to his pupil, the Comte de Forbin, to thank him for his continual devotion.

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