The Triumph of Venus
Artist/Maker
DatesSigned: Signed 1740
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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 130 x 162 cm h x w x d: Ram 166 x 199 x 15 cm
Inventory numberNM 770
AcqusitionTransferred 1865 Kongl. Museum
Other titlesTitle (sv): Venus triumf Title (en): The Triumph of Venus Title (fr): La Naissance de Vénus
DescriptionDescription: Venus, the goddess of love, was born full-grown from the foam of the sea. Here she is seated in a seashell, surrounded by sea creatures and representations of love: dolphins, tritons, naiads and cupids. The interacting figures, in voluptuous poses, create a scene of lively, sensual movement. Remarkably, the artist made only a few sketches before starting on this painting, despite its advanced composition. It was commissioned by Carl Gustaf Tessin. Inventory description: The painting shows the myth of the Birth of Venus. Venus was the goddess of love. She stepped out of the foam of the sea. Sea Nymphs brought her to the island Cythere. From there, she has since been ruled over love, lust and passion among gods and men. Naked sea nymphs create a tangle of bodies, water and fanciful fish. The cold light blue and pink color scheme, sensuality and the whirling movements are typical of the style known as Rococo. Boucher was Louis XV's court painter. "Venus triumph" was bought from the artist's studio of the Swedish art collector and diplomat Carl-Gustaf Tessin. He was forced in 1749 to sell most of his art collection. "Venus triumph" was purchased along with many other paintings, drawings and art works of the Swedish royal family. 1866 moved the royal art collection over to the newly opened National Museum. The painting shows the myth of the Birth of Venus. Venus was the goddess of love. She stepped out of the foam of the sea. Sea Nymphs brought her to the island Cythere. From there, she has since been ruled over love, lust and passion among gods and men. Naked sea nymphs create a tangle of bodies, water and fanciful fish. The cold light blue and pink color scheme, sensuality and the whirling movements are typical of the style known as Rococo. Boucher was Louis XV's court painter. "Venus triumph" was bought from the artist's studio of the Swedish art collector and diplomat Carl-Gustaf Tessin. He was forced in 1749 to sell most of his art collection. "Venus triumph" was purchased along with many other paintings, drawings and art works of the Swedish royal family. 1866 moved the royal art collection over to the newly opened National Museum.
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Motif categoryReligion/Mythology
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TechniquePainting
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