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La toilette de Venus

Jean-François Janinet after François Boucher

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated on a luxurious chair or bed. She is in a relaxed position with her body slightly turned to the side. Her face is visible, with symmetrical features, and her hair is styled elegantly, falling softly around her shoulders. The woman is draped in silky fabric. Three cherubic figures are around her, with one playing with her hair. The woman is wearing a bracelet and holding a small cosmetic container. The background has a large green drape, an architectural element like a column, and decorative elements like flowers.

Artwork Details

Date
1783
Medium
wash manner, printed in blue, red, carmine, yellow, and black inks
Dimensions
3510 × 4411 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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