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Venus of Cnidos, by Praxiteles

George Childs after John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body drawing of a nude figure standing upright with legs slightly crossed. The person is in a relaxed pose, with their right arm resting on an object draped with cloth, and the left hand hanging naturally. The figure has delicate facial features, a serene expression, and neatly styled hair close to the head. The figure is not wearing any clothing except for the draped fabric over the supporting object, which resembles a classical urn or column. The background is a simple gradient, darkening behind the figure to emphasize them as the focal point.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1829
Medium
lithograph [proof before letters]
Dimensions
2857 × 4847 px
Public Domain
Yes
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