John Gibson RA, 'Eros and Anteros contending for the possession of the soul.', [1851?].
Engraving. 435 mm x 320 mm. © Photo: Royal Academy of Arts, London.
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'Eros and Anteros contending for the possession of the soul.', [1851?]
John Gibson RA (1790 - 1866)
RA Collection: Art
435 mm x 320 mm
The Story Of Psyche With A Classical Enquiry Into The Signification And Origin Of The Fable By Elizabeth Strutt With Designs In Outline By John Gibson Esq: R.A. - [S.l.]:: [ca. 1851?]
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