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Antique Framed Print : Reynolds - Venus Childing Cupid J910496
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Reynolds - Venus Childing Cupid J910496
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Venus Chiding Cupid for Learning to Cast Accounts" 1771 by REYNOLDS Sir Joshua (1723-92)
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Media ID 558875
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26"x22" (67x57cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 20x16 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 26x22 inches (67x57cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 47.6cm x 49.8cm (18.7" x 19.6")
Estimated Product Size is 56.6cm x 66.8cm (22.3" x 26.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning painting, titled "Venus Chiding Cupid for Learning to Cast Accounts," is a masterpiece created by Sir Joshua Reynolds in 1771. It is currently housed at Kenwood House in London, which was bequeathed to the English people by the 2nd Earl of Iveagh in 1925 and is now managed by English Heritage, part of Historic England. Reynolds, a renowned Georgian painter, expertly captures the playful and mischievous dynamic between Venus, the goddess of love, and Cupid, her mischievous son, in this artwork. Venus is shown in a seductive pose, leaning over her wayward son as she scolds him for attempting to learn the art of accounting. Cupid, with a quill in one hand and a book in the other, looks up at his mother with a sheepish expression. The painting's intricate details and vibrant colors bring the mythological figures to life, transporting viewers to a fantastical world of gods and goddesses. The rich, textured fabrics of Venus' robe and the delicate folds of her hair add depth and dimension to the painting, while the soft, ethereal quality of the clouds and the lush greenery in the background create a sense of serenity and tranquility. Reynolds' skillful use of light and shadow, as well as his ability to capture the human emotion and expression, make this painting a true masterpiece of Georgian art. It is a testament to Reynolds' artistic prowess and his ability to bring mythology to life in a way that continues to captivate and inspire viewers today.
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