Love (or Cupid) cherishing the soul while preparing to torment itJohn Gibson (1790 - 1866)MarbleAccession number WAG 4106In Gibson's statue, which is also known by the shorter title Love tormenting the soul, the human soul is symbolised by the butterfly on Cupid's breast which is about to be subjected to Love's arrow.
Gibson's design, related to Thorvaldsen's Cupid Triumphant, was first executed at the Royal Academy in 1839. Several versions were made, including this one for Richard Vaughan Yates, the Liverpool merchant. This statue is on display in the sculpture gallery at the Walker Art Gallery. Decorate your desktop!If you like this sculpture, you can save it as the wallpaper image for your computer. Send this image as an e-cardThis is just one of the romantic images available in our Valentine e-card selection. Why not send it to the one you love? In this section
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