Mars Being Disarmed By Venus by Jacques Louis David

Mars Being Disarmed By Venus 1824

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character portrait

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fantasy art

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possibly oil pastel

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portrait reference

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neo expressionist

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portrait head and shoulder

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underpainting

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surrealism

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mythology

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abstract character

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surrealist

Jacques-Louis David's "Mars Being Disarmed by Venus" (1824) is a neoclassical painting that depicts the Roman god of war, Mars, being disarmed by the goddess of love, Venus. Venus is depicted as a beautiful and powerful woman, while Mars is shown as a defeated and vulnerable figure. The scene is set in a heavenly realm, with clouds and a classical temple in the background. David's use of bright colors and precise lines highlights the classical style of the piece, capturing the beauty and grace of the figures. This painting is a powerful example of the neoclassical style of painting, which emphasized classical themes, beauty, and order.

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