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Fountain of Venus, 1756 (oil on canvas)
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Fountain of Venus, 1756 (oil on canvas)
499936 Fountain of Venus, 1756 (oil on canvas)
by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 246x228.5 (framed) 233x215 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Lighthearted, erotic decorative schemes remained popular among the French aristocracy throughout the 1700s. In this painting, part of the playfulness comes from the way Boucher painted some of the figures in gray, as if made of stone, while the others are fully human. The artist toyed with the boundaries of painting and sculpture, as well as fiction and reality.The original purpose of this painting remains unclear. While it may have been exhibited as an independent work of art, it probably served initially as a preliminary design for a tapestry.
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The "Fountain of Venus, 1756" by Francois Boucher is a captivating oil painting that showcases the lighthearted and erotic decorative schemes popular among the French aristocracy in the 18th century. In this artwork, Boucher skillfully plays with the boundaries between painting and sculpture, as well as fiction and reality. One striking aspect of this piece is how some figures are painted in gray, resembling stone sculptures, while others are depicted as fully human. This juxtaposition adds to the playful nature of the painting. The original purpose of this artwork remains uncertain; it may have been exhibited independently or served as a preliminary design for a tapestry. The scene depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, surrounded by mythological elements such as putti (cherubic figures), doves symbolizing love and peace, overflowing water from a fountain representing abundance, and an overgrown garden filled with flowers. Boucher's attention to detail brings these elements to life on canvas. This print captures not only the artistic brilliance of Boucher but also provides insight into French society during that time period. It serves as a reminder that art has always played an essential role in reflecting cultural values and desires throughout history.
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