Le Réveil de Venus (Venus Awakening)
1769
pastel
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Louis-Marin Bonnet
Louis-Marin Bonnet (1736–1793) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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pastel
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Le Réveil de Venus (Venus Awakening) is a 1769 pastel by Louis-Marin Bonnet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the painting, a woman reclines on her side, her body relaxed and her head tilted slightly back. She is nude, with a white cloth draped over her legs and a floral garland around her waist. A small white bird perches on her hand, adding a touch of elegance to the scene. The woman's hair is styled in loose waves, and a blue ribbon adorns her forehead. Her skin is smooth and pale, with a subtle sheen that suggests the use of pastel colors. The background of the painting is a soft blue, with folds of fabric visible behind the woman. This painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and beauty. To learn more about this style, explore the works of other Romantic artists.
Louis-Marin Bonnet (1736–1793) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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