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February 21, 2006
A piece of the Louvre on display at the MIA
Currently on loan from the MusÄe du Louvre of Paris, is Cupid and Psyche (1798) at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. This painting, depicting true love, is the centerpiece of a popular attraction this month at the Institute entitled “Cupid and Psyche: Neoclassical Visions of Love.”
The work, painted by Italian artist Baron FranŹois GÄrard, portrays the Roman relationship of mythical love that was not meant to be.
Psyche, a mortal woman, was the object of Cupid’s obsession, but their love was forbidden.
Venus, the mother of Cupid, refused to allow a mortal to be with her son, but ultimately, other Olympic gods came to his aid and the two were able to unite. Their union lead to a child, Pleasure.
GÄrard’s work shows the couple’s return to each other after being forced apart.
At the gallery, there is a constant flow of couples walking hand-in-hand into the room, as well as parents describing the piece to pointing children while explaining what true love is and how GÄrard demonstrates it in his work.
If you want to take your significant other on a truly romantic date this month or before August 20, consider checking out this exhibit.
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Thursdays until 9 p.m.), and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. There is no fee to see the painting and parking is free.
Posted by dwright at February 21, 2006 04:51 PM
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