Minneapolis Institute of Art
Venus in a Shell I
Henri Matisse
- Date
- 1930
- Medium
- Bronze
- Department
- European Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
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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