Artwork
Venus on the Waves
Venus on the Waves is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist François Boucher. It dates from 1769 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
About this work
Overview
Venus on the Waves is a 1769 oil painting by François Boucher, held at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the goddess Venus reclining on a wave, accompanied by putti and doves, and holding a flower. She is draped in a flowing pink and white cloth, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by rich detail and color, achieved through soft brushstrokes and gentle lighting. The figures are rendered with smooth, pale skin and delicate features, such as Venus's long, golden hair and the putti's chubby forms and wings.
Artist & collection
Artist
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
