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A Young Girl Defending Herself against Eros Gm-00058401

A Young Girl Defending Herself against Eros Gm-00058401

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William-Adolphe Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905) A young nude woman sits with her arms outstretched, pushing away a winged boy. He is Cupid, the god of love, holding up an arrow to pierce her. The title suggests that the young woman is trying to defend herself, yet she smiles and struggles unconvincingly against the mischievous little god.

Visitors to the Paris exhibitions of the 1870s and 1880s loved William-Adolphe Bouguereau's paintings. The Getty Museum's painting repeats a larger composition that Bouguereau made for the Paris Salon in 1880; a viewer probably saw the larger version there and requested a smaller one for private viewing.

Bouguereau placed his mythological fantasy in an idyllic, Arcadian landscape. In fact, he made this composition in his studio, copying the landscape from the neighboring French countryside and using one of his favorite models.

Printed to order on 100% cotton archival paper (250 gsm). These cards are produced for shops across Switzerland and Italy. Prices shown are retail; trade discounts are available for registered retailers. A trade code will be provided upon approval.

Large cards measure 13 x 18 cm. Medium cards measure 10.5 x 14.8 cm. Each card includes a recycled kraft envelope and is individually wrapped in eco-friendly packaging.

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