THE TOILET OF VENUS Francois Boucher (1703-1770)
Francois Boucher – THE TOILET OF VENUS
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The painting depicts Venus, the goddess of love. She is completely nude, with only part of her body covered by a sheet. She looks like a doll made of porcelain--the same big, doll eyes, almost unnaturally white skin, a mischievous look toward one of the Cupids playing with her beads beside her. Her body is painted in rare and not the most natural colors. Boucher did not seek to show her as perfect, for, as he himself claims, nature is not perfect.
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Description of the painting "Toilet of Venus" by François Boucher
The painting depicts Venus, the goddess of love. She is completely nude, with only part of her body covered by a sheet. She looks like a doll made of porcelain--the same big, doll eyes, almost unnaturally white skin, a mischievous look toward one of the Cupids playing with her beads beside her. Her body is painted in rare and not the most natural colors. Boucher did not seek to show her as perfect, for, as he himself claims, nature is not perfect. And if she is not among humans, why should the goddess necessarily be perfect? However, she resembles the palace lady of the time.
The painting is filled with many small details. The goddess’s curls are curled, and the Cupids seem to be trying to dress her. But it is noticeable that they are much more interested in playing with her hair and jewels on the floor than in helping her get dressed. Venus on this canvas is not of modest form and her body breathes with health. She sits on the sofa with one leg stretched forward and the other pulled up to her. The sofa is heavy even in appearance and luxurious, with a voluminous gold ornament running along its back and draped in light-colored silk. A dove cooing at her feet. He ruffles his feathers and looks at the goddess without taking his eyes off her.
The second dove is nestled comfortably in Venus’ arms and does not try to get out, and it pays no attention to the cooing of the dove at the goddess’ feet. There is a large copper kettle beside the sofa. Next to it lies an empty wine jug and flowers torn from their stems. A heavy, white-and-yellow bedspread hangs from the sofa on which Venus sits.
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In The Toilet of Venus by François Boucher, the goddess Venus is depicted in a moment of private adornment. She is shown reclining languidly on a bed draped with luxurious fabrics of silk and velvet, predominantly in shades of gold, red, and green. Her pale, idealized body is the central focus.
Several cherubic figures, often referred to as cupids or putti, attend to her. One cupid is playfully adjusting her pearl-adorned hair, while another is delicately handing her a string of pearls from a silver platter. A third cupid can be seen in the background, peering over Venuss shoulder. There are also several white doves present, symbols often associated with Venus, some perched near her and one nestled in her hands as she appears to be stroking it.
The setting is suggested to be outdoors or a veranda overlooking a serene landscape with trees and a cloudy sky, framed by heavy, opulent green drapery. A gilded urn and a vase with flowers sit on a step below Venus, adding to the sense of richness and classical allusion. The painting is rendered with Bouchers characteristic Rococo style, characterized by soft, luminous colors, delicate brushwork, and a playful, sensuous atmosphere.
The subtexts of the painting are deeply rooted in mythology and the celebration of beauty, love, and sensuality.