The Birth of Venus (1875) — Alexandre Cabanel
The Birth of Venus (1875) is an artwork by Alexandre Cabanel. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- The Birth of Venus (1875)
- Artist
- Alexandre Cabanel (French, 1823-1889)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The story in this painting
Cabanel presents Venus reclining on the sea, attended by winged figures. The Metropolitan Museum identifies this 1875 painting as a smaller replica commissioned by John Wolfe of Cabanel’s celebrated 1863 Birth of Venus, a mythological composition made in the academic tradition.
The interpretation in this section is museum-verified. Print styling below is our practical guidance for displaying the artwork.
Living with The Birth of Venus (1875)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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