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Canova. Pauline Borghese geb. Bonaparte als Venus Victrix. Villa Borghese (Main View)

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The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Photograph of a statue of Paolina Bonaparte, later also known as Pauline Borghese, posed as "Venus Victrix" or "Venus Victorious" by Antonio Canova. The statue depicts her as a partially nude female figure reclining on a chaise lounge, looking toward the right area of the image. Her right hand supports her head, while she holds an apple with her left hand.

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  • Title: Canova. Pauline Borghese geb. Bonaparte als Venus Victrix. Villa Borghese (Main View)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1859
  • Location Created: Rome, Italy
  • Physical Dimensions: 27.9 × 36.8 cm (11 × 14 1/2 in.)
  • Type: Print
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Albumen silver print
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 84.XO.251.3.91
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown maker
  • Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)
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