The Awakening of Venus

Französische Grafik 1762–1775, 1769

The image shows a woman reclining on a bed draped with fabric. She has a serene expression, with her legs extended and torso slightly turned. Her right arm supports her, and she holds flowers near her hip. Her hair is styled in loose curls with flowers. A white dove rests near her hand. The woman is partially draped with fabric, with much of her upper body exposed. The background features draped fabric, creating an ornate setting. The color palette is soft and pastel, adding to the ethereal quality of the image.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1762–1775
Date
1769
Type
Print
Medium
pastel manner printed in black, red, white, yellow, and blue on blue paper
Dimensions
31.2 × 39.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a woman reclining on a bed draped with fabric. She has a serene expression, with her legs extended and torso slightly turned. Her right arm supports her, and she holds flowers near her hip. Her hair is styled in loose curls with flowers. A white dove rests near her hand. The woman is partially draped with fabric, with much of her upper body exposed. The background features draped fabric, creating an ornate setting. The color palette is soft and pastel, adding to the ethereal quality of the image.

Französische Grafik 1762–1775