Venus of Cnidos, by Praxiteles

published 1829

George Childs after John Flaxman

Associated Names
George Childs

Artist, British, active 1826 - 1873

John Flaxman

Artist After, British, 1755 - 1826

The image shows a full-body drawing of a nude figure standing upright with legs slightly crossed. The person is in a relaxed pose, with their right arm resting on an object draped with cloth, and the left hand hanging naturally. The figure has delicate facial features, a serene expression, and neatly styled hair close to the head. The figure is not wearing any clothing except for the draped fabric over the supporting object, which resembles a classical urn or column. The background is a simple gradient, darkening behind the figure to emphasize them as the focal point.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph [proof before letters]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.6 × 19 cm (10 1/2 × 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1699

  • Series Title

    Flaxman's "Lectures on Sculpture:" pl.22

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032526