Psyche in the bath wallpaper mounted as a screen

4 strips of the Story of Psyche panoramic decor, mounted as a screen. Double action hinges that allow it to be oriented in one direction or the other.

Wallpaper, brushed background, woodblock printing.
The aspect of grisaille required the use of 23 colors.

The original series of this famous neoclassical wallpaper was produced by the Manufacture Dufour in 1815. Presented in 1819, it obtained a silver medal at the Exposition des produits de l’industrie française in 1819. The set was designed and engraved by Xavier Mader (1789-1830) after Gérard and Prud’hon.

The twelve paintings of the story of Psyche refer to Jean de La Fontaine’s novel The Loves of Psyche and Cupid (1669), itself inspired by the tale The Golden Ass by Apuleius (2nd century).

Early 20th century reissue by Manufacture Desfossé and Karth.