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Poster Print : 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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Media ID 36362366
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Venus and Adonis poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This stunning artwork, created by Hugues Taraval in the mid-late 18th century, captures the timeless beauty of the mythological tale. Venus, the goddess of love, is depicted in all her glory, while Adonis, her beloved, gazes at her with adoration. The intricate details and rich colors of this print transport you to an era of elegance and romance. Bring this masterpiece into your home or office and let the captivating story of Venus and Adonis inspire you every day.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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