Aphrodite

1914

Pierre Roche

Associated Names
Pierre Roche

Artist, French, 1855 - 1922

The image depicts a nude woman standing upright. One arm is raised, touching her hair, while the other rests by her side. Her facial features are indistinct in the artistic style. Her hair is long and wavy. The woman has no visible clothing or jewelry and is surrounded by ocean waves. Birds fly around her in the sky, which is a mix of orange and blue tones. The background shows abstract forms creating a seascape setting with a textured appearance.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lucien Goldschmidt; purchased 1963 by Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift to NGA, 1964.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65511644

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