Alexandre Cabanel was one of the most important French artists of the 19th century. As a representative of traditional academic painting, he incorporated Renaissance and Rococo influences into his works of art. His most famous piece is ‘The Birth of Venus’ – an embodiment of both his technical excellence and his penchant for tasteful eroticism. In the past, Cabanel’s art decorated the walls of emperors and kings, but now his pieces can hang as canvas paintings or gallery prints in your living room.
Alexandre Cabanel was one of the most important French artists of the 19th century. As a representative of traditional academic painting, he incorporated Renaissance and Rococo influences into his works of art. His most famous piece is ‘The Birth of Venus’ – an embodiment of both his technical excellence and his penchant for tasteful eroticism. In the past, Cabanel’s art decorated the walls of emperors and kings, but now his pieces can hang as canvas paintings or gallery prints in your living room.