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Venus and Cupid, or The Wanton Bacchante, (oil on canvas)
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Venus and Cupid, or The Wanton Bacchante, (oil on canvas)
990329 Venus and Cupid, or The Wanton Bacchante, (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 127x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus and Cupid, or The Wanton Bacchante. Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792). Oil on canvas. 127 x 101.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22742870
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Armband Bacchante Bosom Boundary Breast Cupid Curtain Drapes English Art English Artist Furnishing Hedge Mid 18th Century Mid Eighteenth Century Mythical Negative Concept Old Master Paintings Peeping Relationship Reynolds Rococo Rococo Art Rococo Era Seducing Seduction Seductive Sir Joshua Sir Joshua Reynolds Skin Soft Furnishing Temptress Venus Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Interior Decoration Wanton
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This print showcases Sir Joshua Reynolds' masterpiece, "Venus and Cupid, or The Wanton Bacchante". Painted in the mid-eighteenth century, this oil on canvas artwork measures 127 x 101.5 cm and is currently held in a private collection. Reynolds skillfully captures the essence of mythology and seduction in this piece. The painting depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love, accompanied by her mischievous son Cupid. Venus sits provocatively draped with luxurious red fabric while Cupid peeks out from behind a hedge. The composition exudes sensuality as Reynolds portrays Venus as a temptress with her exposed bosom and alluring posture. Her fair skin contrasts beautifully against the rich colors of her attire and surroundings. Reynolds' attention to detail is evident throughout the artwork, from the intricate drapes to the delicate features of both figures. This rococo-era masterpiece exemplifies English art at its finest. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to an elegant time when mythological tales were brought to life through paintbrushes. It serves as a reminder of how art has always been intertwined with human emotions and desires. This print allows us to appreciate every brushstroke that Reynolds meticulously applied centuries ago. It invites us into an intimate world where beauty meets fantasy—a testament to the timeless allure of fine art.
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