Venus And Cupid

hanszatzka

gouache

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

mythology

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Venus and Cupid" is an oil painting by the Austrian artist Hans Zatzka (1859-1945). The artwork depicts the Roman goddess of love, Venus, reclining in a lush garden setting, while Cupid, the god of desire, stands nearby with a bouquet of flowers. The painting evokes a sense of sensuality and beauty, with the figures bathed in soft light and surrounded by vibrant flowers. Zatzka's work often featured mythological themes and was popular in the late 19th century. The painting exemplifies the genre of Academicism, a style that emphasized technical skill and traditional subject matter.