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Venus Sleeping, After Francois Boucher; Le Sommeil de Venus, After Francois Boucher
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Venus Sleeping, After Francois Boucher; Le Sommeil de Venus, After Francois Boucher
659435 Venus Sleeping, After Francois Boucher; Le Sommeil de Venus, After Francois Boucher, 1771 (chalk-manner etching with engraving printed in black and white) by Bonnet, Louis Marin (1736-93); 35.8x41.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus Sleeping, After Francois Boucher; Le Sommeil de Venus, After Francois Boucher. Louis-Martin Bonnet (1736-1793). Chalk-manner etching with engraving printed in black and white. Dated 1771. 35.8 x 41.2cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22612040
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082012upload 1770s 1771 Asleep Bosom Breast Celestial Dozing Engraved Etching Expression Eyes Closed F Boucher Facial Expression François Boucher Heaven Heavenly Late 18th Century Late Eighteenth Century Lying Lying Down Lying On Back Moment Mythical Printed Repose Rest Resting Rococo Rococo Art Rococo Era Skin Sleep Taking A Rest Venus Artist French Chalk Manner French Art French Artist Louis Marin Bonnet Natural Space Young Woman
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This print captures the essence of "Venus Sleeping, After Francois Boucher; Le Sommeil de Venus" by Louis Marin Bonnet. The artwork, created in 1771, showcases a stunning chalk-manner etching with engraving printed in black and white. In this piece, we see the mythological figure of Venus peacefully resting on her back amidst a heavenly backdrop. Her delicate form is draped in flowing fabric, adding to the ethereal atmosphere surrounding her. With eyes closed and an expression of tranquility on her face, she embodies serenity and relaxation. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he skillfully portrays every nuance of Venus' skin and posture. The soft clouds above create a dreamlike ambiance while emphasizing the celestial nature of this scene. Bonnet's work beautifully combines elements from both Christian religious art and mythology, resulting in a harmonious blend that transcends time. This late eighteenth-century masterpiece exemplifies the elegance and grace characteristic of French Rococo art. As you gaze upon this exquisite print, you are transported into a world where beauty intertwines with spirituality. It serves as a reminder to find moments of repose within our busy lives and appreciate the profound peace that can be found in sleep.
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