Who created "The Bath of Venus"?

The Bath of Venus was created by François Boucher in 1751.

What medium is "The Bath of Venus"?

The Bath of Venus is oil on canvas.

Is "The Bath of Venus" in the public domain?

Yes, The Bath of Venus is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Bath of Venus

François Boucher

1751

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 107 x 84.8 cm (42 1/8 x 33 3/8 in.) framed: 132.1 x 110.2 x 7.6 cm (52 x 43 3/8 x 3 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Chester Dale Collection

Accession Number

1943.7.2

About the Artist

François Boucher · 1703–1770

François Boucher (1703–1770) stands as the quintessential master of French Rococo painting and the most celebrated decorative artist of the 18th century. Born in Paris to a lace designer, Boucher created a visual language that perfectly embodied the refined taste, sensuality, and elegance of Louis XV's court. His prolific output—encompassing paintings, tapestry designs, theatrical sets, and decora...

The Bath of Venus

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