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Venus Urania

Unknown

1786

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Romanticism 18th Century Mythology

Dominant colour

Venus Urania is a 1786 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1786 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a black-and-white photo of a woman with soft, wavy hair pulled back. She’s wearing a loose, draped dress that shows one shoulder. Her face is calm, with gentle shadows under her eyes and a slight smile. The dark background makes her skin and clothing stand out. The lighting is smooth, almost blending her features together. This photo is called *Venus Urania*—check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth.