Venus and Cupid (The Day) by Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Venus and Cupid (The Day) 

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painting, oil-paint

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allegory

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painting

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oil-paint

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figuration

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oil painting

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roman-mythology

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cupid

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mythology

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painting painterly

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nude

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rococo

"Venus and Cupid (The Day)" is a painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a renowned French Rococo artist. The painting features Venus, the Roman goddess of love, reclining on a cloud with Cupid, her son. Venus is depicted in a state of repose, while Cupid is playfully holding a flower garland, capturing the essence of love and beauty. The soft, pastel colors and light brushstrokes are characteristic of the Rococo style, creating a sense of elegance and grace. The painting exemplifies Fragonard's mastery of depicting the human form and the emotional aspects of love.

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