Title: Amor and Psyche
Artist: André Joseph Mécou (c. 1771–1837)
Medium: Colored Engraving
Dimensions: Image: 38 x 70 cm; Framed: 60 x 70 cm

Description:
This exquisite colored engraving by French artist André Joseph Mécou depicts the mythological story of Amor and Psyche. Set in a serene natural backdrop, Amor (Cupid) hovers delicately over Psyche as she reclines in peaceful slumber. The scene captures the ethereal tenderness and romanticism emblematic of Neoclassical art, enhanced by Mécou’s meticulous engraving technique and subtle use of color.

The work is presented in an ornate giltwood frame, adding a sense of grandeur that complements the subject's mythological theme.

About the Artist:
Born in Grenoble in 1770, André Joseph Mécou was a prominent French engraver and lithographer trained under François Godefroy, Barthélémy Roger, and possibly Jacques-André Treillard. Celebrated for his precision and artistry, Mécou gained recognition for his engraved portraits of the Napoleonic family, Russian Imperial figures, and various notable personalities. He also created a renowned series of engravings based on the works of the French Neoclassical school, including depictions of Venuses.

Mécou’s legacy reflects a mastery of engraving that vividly brings to life the elegance and grandeur of the 18th and early 19th centuries.