A day at the Louvre Museum, Paris

Mid August 2017 I had the immense pleasure of spending a day at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, with my daughter Allie.

There’s so much to remember of the day, more beauty than I’ve ever witnessed at one time in my life. This magnificent marble sculpture was one of my favourites, so I thought to share here.

By Italian artist Antonio Canova between 1787 and 1793.

The white marble sculpture captures the exact second Cupid awakens the lifeless Psyche with a kiss, restoring her to life after she was plunged into a deep sleep.

immense skill in making stone appear soft and lifelike.

I look forward to spending much more time in Europe in years to come, certainly re visiting this masterpiece once again.

Being a classic aesthete, I could spend years in Europe and never tire of the architecture, art, museums, even the roads, footpaths, walls and trees.

Incredible beauty everywhere