Clearance Pamono After Francois Boucher, The Toilette of Venus, 18th Century, Oil on Canvas

Antique oil on canvas painting depicting “The Toilet of Venus” with gilded and carved wooden frame coeval with the same. At the beginning of the 18th century art in the Rococo style began in Paris. Delicate colors and sinuous lines animated the painting, making it extremely masterful. The concepts of love, nature, divinity and youth determined the complexity of the ornamental arts of this style. The Toilet of Venus depicts the mythological scene of the Goddess of Love. This painting depicts Venus seated on a stage, with a natural backdrop, surrounded by putti admiring her and playing with jewelry and ornaments that fall over the edge of the stage. This represented the concept of luxury that attracted wealthy buyers because they could relate to the painting more than others. The pastel and muted colors make “The Toilet of Venus” overall harmonious and delicate, and also very detailed. The body of Venus and her cherubs is soft and playful. Condition: Good Condition. Ps: Small lack of color. Provenance: 18th-century France. Measurements: 190x145cm. Document: Certificate of Authenticity.