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The Birth of Venus

The Birth of Venus

Alexandre Cabanel - 1863

€95,95 EUR
€95,95 EUR
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This is the definitive example of 19th-century academic painting, a work that defined beauty and scandalized the art world upon its debut. Cabanel's Venus is a masterclass in controlled, sensual classicism. She lies impossibly suspended on the crest of a wave, embodying the moment she emerges from the sea foam, surrounded by five frolicking putti who announce her arrival.

The technical execution is flawless: the porcelain texture of her skin is rendered with a meticulous, academic finish, contrasting sharply with the wild, flowing mass of her auburn hair and the energetic turquoise of the sea. The work is famous for its erotic ambiguity—while sleeping, Venus is displayed with an overtly voluptuous, idealized form. This piece was a sensation at the 1863 Paris Salon, quickly purchased by Emperor Napoleon III for his own private collection, immediately cementing its status as the highest form of official, state-sanctioned taste.

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Size Guide
Inches Centimeters
8×10" 20×25 cm
8×12" 20×30 cm
11×14" 28×36 cm
12×16" 30×40 cm
12×18" 30×46 cm
10×20" 25×51 cm
16×20" 41×51 cm
12×24" 30×61 cm
16×24" 41×61 cm
18×24" 46×61 cm
20×28" 51×71 cm
20×30" 51×76 cm
24×30" 61×76 cm
24×32" 61×81 cm
24×36" 61×91 cm
16×32" 41×81 cm
20×40" 51×102 cm
30×40" 76×102 cm
24×48" 61×122 cm
26×40" 66×102 cm
32×48" 81×122 cm
30×60" 76×152 cm
40×55" 102×140 cm
40×60" 102×152 cm

All sizes are approximate. Minor variations may occur during production.

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Each print is crafted with meticulous care, ensuring every detail captures the essence of the original masterpiece.

This way, you receive the most faithful reproduction possible, bringing the museum experience directly into your home.

Canvas Features

Our gallery wrapped canvas is framed with a wooden frame and ready to hang out of the box with hanging hardware pre-installed.

*Specially coated with poly-cot canvas for the highest durability and best color vibrancy. Archival grade canvas.
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1.25" Gallery Depth
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