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La Naissance de Vénus (Birth of Venus)1879 by William-Adolph Bouguereau.
Very similar in composition to Botticelli's work. Bouguereau had a very successful career. His realistic style appealed to a large number of people. A contemporary of Degas and Monet; they even conceded his extreme popularity.
Birth of Venus, c. 1485-86 by Sandro Botticelli.
One of the most famous of the Italian Renaissance paintings it is one of the most frequent images, out of thousands, when a likeness of the Greek goddess Venus (Aphrodite) is referenced.
Venus, c.1984 by Andy Warhol, various collections.
Warhol was one of the most successful artists to come out of the Pop movement in America. His use of everyday images gave people something to relate to.
Botticelli, Birth of Venus, 1485-86
La Naissance de Vénus (Birth of Venus)1879 by William-Adolph Bouguereau, Musee d'Orsay, Paris.
Very similar in composition to Botticelli's work.
Bouguereau had a very successful career. His realistic style appealed to a large number of people. A contemporary of Degas and Monet; they even conceded his extreme popularity.