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The Genius of Modesty Preventing Love Unveiling Beauty
Thomas Ryder1783
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
The nude reclining figure of Venus is seen admiring herself in a mirror held by a putto. Cupid f lies above and tries to lift her veil held by another putto.
Details
- Title: The Genius of Modesty Preventing Love Unveiling Beauty
- Creator: Thomas Ryder, British, 1746 - 1810, Laurence J. Cossé, British, active 1784 - 1837
- Date Created: 1783
- Location Created: England
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Stipple engraving on paper
- Credit line: Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
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