Cupid and Psyche – Hugh Douglas Hamilton Print

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Hugh Douglas Hamilton

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Hugh Douglas Hamilton's Cupid and Psyche in the Nuptial Bower as an archival print — two lovers leaning into a single fall of light, the moment before the story turns.

Psyche and the god she is not yet allowed to see, held perfectly still. Hamilton painted it in 1792–93, and the original hangs in the National Gallery of Ireland.

Dublin-born Hugh Douglas Hamilton (1740–1808) built his name on pastel portraits before Antonio Canova and the sculptor John Flaxman drew him toward oil and the antique. This is the picture where it all came together — neoclassical restraint warmed by real tenderness.

Its soft light and intimacy suit a bedroom, landing or living room — and it makes a quietly romantic gift, a wedding or anniversary piece.

Made to order and shipped worldwide free, dispatched in 2–5 business days.

About this work

Cupid and Psyche in the Nuptial Bower was painted by the Irish artist Hugh Douglas Hamilton (1740–1808) in 1792–93. It takes the theme of Cupid and Psyche that Antonio Canova was treating in marble in Rome in the same years; Hamilton wrote to the sculptor after returning to Dublin to tell him he had finished his painting. The original is oil on canvas, 198 × 151 cm, and hangs in the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI.1342). It should not be confused with Hamilton's pen-and-ink drawing Cupid and Psyche of about 1792, a separate work also in the Gallery. This print is an open edition, made to order and shipped worldwide.

Sizes & Format

15 × 20 cm / 6 × 8″
30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16″
60 × 80 cm / 24 × 32″
Unframed in every size; framed in black, white or wood at 30 × 40 cm, 45 × 60 cm and 60 × 80 cm

Print & Frame Details

Archival matte paper, 250gsm (110lb), acid-free and FSC-certified — off-white, uncoated. Framed prints: solid oak or ash wood frame, 20mm thick, with shatterproof protective glazing. Ready to hang, hanging kit included. Unframed prints up to A4 ship flat; larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Framed prints are packed with protective corners and wrap, boxed with reinforced edges, and braced with internal supports for extra rigidity (max 3 frames per package). Every order ships free, made to order and delivered from the hub closest to you: Ireland 3–7 business days · UK 4–8 · USA 5–10 · Canada 6–12 · Australia 7–14.

Questions about this print

Where is the original Cupid and Psyche by Hugh Douglas Hamilton?
Cupid and Psyche in the Nuptial Bower hangs in the National Gallery of Ireland as NGI.1342: oil on canvas, 198 × 151 cm, dated 1792–93. A separate pen-and-ink drawing of the subject, of about 1792, is also in the Gallery.

What is happening in the painting?
Psyche and Cupid, the god she is not yet allowed to see, lean together into a single fall of light. It is the moment before the story turns, held perfectly still.

Who was Hugh Douglas Hamilton?
Hugh Douglas Hamilton (1740–1808) was born in Dublin and made his name with pastel portraits. Antonio Canova and the sculptor John Flaxman drew him toward oil painting and the antique. This painting is where those influences came together: neoclassical restraint warmed by real tenderness.

Is it a good gift?
Its soft light and intimacy make it a quietly romantic choice for a wedding or anniversary, and it suits a bedroom, landing or living room. Everything is made to order, so choose the size and frame before you check out; the Irish art gift guide has more ideas by occasion.

What sizes and frames are available, and what does it cost?
The size and frame selector on this page shows every option with its exact price. Unframed prints across the shop start at €55 and framed prints at €120. Frames come in black, white or natural wood and arrive ready to hang with shatter-resistant glazing; framing is offered at selected sizes only. The paper is archival, acid-free matte with pigment inks. Every size and price is listed on the print prices, sizes and framing page. Every print is an open edition, so nothing is numbered or withdrawn.

How long does delivery take, and what if it arrives damaged?
Every print is made to order and dispatched within 2–5 business days, and shipping is free worldwide. After dispatch, delivery takes 3–7 business days in Ireland, 4–8 in the UK, 5–10 in the USA, 6–12 in Canada and 7–14 in Australia, with tracking by email. If your print arrives damaged or defective, email info@buyirishart.com within 14 days of delivery with a photo and we will replace it or refund you in full. Because every print is made to order, we cannot accept returns for a change of mind. See Shipping & Delivery and the refund policy.

Framed in white, natural wood or black, or unframed. Printed on archival matte paper and made to order.

Frame options and sizes

Frame finishes

White — ash
Natural wood — oak
Black — ash

All frames are 20 mm deep, made from responsibly sourced timber.

Glazing

Shatterproof clear acrylic — lighter than glass.

Paper

Archival matte paper — uncoated, off-white, acid-free and FSC-certified. No gloss, no laminate.

Sizes

15x20 cm / 6x8″ — unframed only
30x40 cm / 12x16″ — Unframed, white, natural wood, black
45x60 cm / 18x24″ — Unframed, white, natural wood, black
60x80 cm / 24x32″ — Unframed, white, natural wood, black
75x100 cm / 30x40″ — unframed only

Hanging

Framed prints arrive ready to hang, with a hanging kit for portrait or landscape. Unframed prints arrive without a frame — up to A4 ship flat, larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.

Care

For indoor use. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from damp. Dust with a dry cloth; wipe the acrylic with a soft, slightly damp cloth.

Shipping

Free worldwide shipping. Made to order and sent from the production hub closest to you — Ireland 3–7 business days, UK 4–8, USA 5–10, Canada 6–12, Australia 7–14. Framed prints are boxed with protective corners and internal supports.