Venus in a Shell I

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Venus in a Shell I

Henri MatisseLinkedCulture matchlcp-983e7fb41bcc

Date
1930
Medium
Bronze
Department
European Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
1889

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Venus, the ancient Roman goddess of love and beauty, sits upon a seashell, the traditional symbol of her birth from the waters of the sea. Matisse chose to emphasize a strong vertical accent in this sculpture, creating a pronounced sense of ascendancy that underscores the mythological theme. France, Europe

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Gift of the Dayton Hudson Corporation

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