The Birth of Venus, Alexandre Cabanel (1875)

The Birth of Venus epitomizes 19th-century academic refinement and mythological fantasy. Reclining on gentle ocean waves, Venus emerges radiant and serene, attended by cherubs and bathed in soft, luminous light. Cabanel’s meticulous handling of flesh tones, drapery, and the play of water and sky enchants viewers, embodying the era’s fascination with classical mythology and sensual idealism. Alexandre Cabanel (1823–1889) was a French academic painter renowned for his idealized mythological and historical subjects. With The Birth of Venus, he blends technical virtuosity and poetic sensibility, capturing both the sensuality and elegance that defined the French Academy and securing his reputation as one of its foremost masters. Product Details: Cotton and polyester canvas on Radiata pine wood frame sourced from renewable forests. Includes back mounting. Due to variation in monitor settings, finished products may appear different than they do on your screen. To offer a broad range of sizes,