Birth of Venus

Date: 1863
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France
Dimensions: 225 x 130

The first version of this painting was painted by French artist Alexandre Cabanel in 1863. Then, however, when first presented to the public immediately purchased by Napoleon III. in his private collection. Cabanel and painted two more identical works that are currently stored in museums in New York. Year of the creation of this work was to paintings of naked women very rich, most of them are, however, carried the impressionist spirit that Cabanel resolutely refused. His Venus is bathed in soft shades of blue and shyly peeking from under his hand, which he partially covers the face. Cabanel painted picture Birth of Venus in 1863. Prevailing color of this fine art print is blue and its shape is long. Original size is 225 x 130. This art piece is located in Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.