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Cover Design for Louis Couperus’ Psyche
Jan Toorop, in or before 1898
This design drawing was made for the cover of Psyche, a Symbolist fairy tale written by Louis Couperus. The lettering is fully integrated into the depiction. Psyche – the Soul – in the form of a nude girl is carried away by Chimera – the Dream – a gigantic, winged white horse.
- Artwork typedrawing, study for binding design
- Object numberRP-T-00-2487
- Dimensionsheight 218 mm x width 341 mm
- Physical characteristicspotlood en oranje krijt