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

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Identification

  • Title(s)

    Cover Design for Louis Couperus’ Psyche

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-00-2487

  • Description

    Psyche ligt naakt op de rug van het vliegende paard Chimera. Rondom Psyche en de vleugels van het paard een patroon van lijnen en stervormen.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 2228a

Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): Jan Toorop

  • Dating

    in or before 1898

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    potlood en oranje krijt

  • Dimensions

    height 218 mm x width 341 mm

This work is about

  • Subject

Exhibitions

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Uitgeverij L.J. Veen

  • Acquisition

    gift 1970-11

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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