after Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (French, 1758-1823), The Abduction of Psyche

Oil on canvas, unsigned, early 19th century, presented in a period gilt composition frame.

Frame dimensions 26 1/2 x 23 in.

Private Collection, North Carolina

After the original painting by Prud'hon in the collection of the Louvre.

Stretcher marks; in need of cleaning; some rubbing to edges of canvas from framing; puncture to top center of canvas above figures; scattered loss and later gold paint to frame.