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Venus et les amours

René Gaillard after François Boucher

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person next to a fallen tree in a natural setting. The person is in a seated position, looking to the side. Features include curly hair, delicate facial features, and a draped garment exposing one shoulder. The environment features dense foliage, birds, putti, and large trees. In the background, billowing clouds envelop the scene. A decorative crest below contains symbolic elements.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving and etching
Dimensions
3504 × 4670 px
Public Domain
Yes
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