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Photo Mug : Venus and Adonis, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Hugues Taraval
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Venus and Adonis, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Hugues Taraval
Venus and Adonis, mid-late 18th century
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Adonis Animal Hide Animal Skin Cushion Dove Doves Garland Greyhound Hair Decoration Leopard Skin Lover Lovers Mythological Painting Nudes Pearl Pearls Venus Greek Mythology National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bask in the timeless beauty of Hugues Taraval's Venus and Adonis masterpiece, now transformed into a captivating Photo Mug from Media Storehouse. This exquisite 18th century artwork, featuring the mythological tale of Venus and Adonis, comes to life in vibrant detail on your mug. Each sip becomes a journey through art history, as you hold in your hands a piece of heritage that tells a story. Perfect for art enthusiasts, collectors, or simply those who appreciate the finer things in life, this Venus and Adonis Photo Mug is a must-have addition to your daily routine. Embrace the elegance and sophistication of the past, one sip at a time.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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Venus and Adonis," an exquisite oil on canvas painting by Jean Hugues Taraval (1726-1806) from the mid-late 18th century, presents a captivating scene from Greek mythology. The painting showcases the goddess of love, Venus, in all her divine beauty, reclining on a plush, oval-shaped couch adorned with an extravagant garland of flowers, birds, and fruits. The goddess, depicted in the prime of her youth, is nude, her voluptuous form accentuated by the delicate play of light and shadow. Venus' lover, Adonis, is shown in the lower left corner of the painting, his toned physique clad in an animal hide, his long, flowing hair cascading down his back. Adorned with a leopard skin and surrounded by dogs, Adonis is depicted as a skilled hunter, a man of the earth. In the foreground, a greyhound and a pair of doves add to the rich tapestry of the painting, symbolizing the fleeting nature of love and the cycle of life. The painting's lush, vibrant colors and intricate details are characteristic of the Baroque era, a time when art was used to express the grandeur and complexity of the natural world and the human condition. This masterpiece, now a cherished part of the collection at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, invites us to explore the timeless themes of love, nature, and the passage of time.
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