Young Girl Defending Herself Against Eros, 1880 by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Canvas Print - 205-BWA

Location: J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA
Original Size: 81.6 × 57.8 cm

Young Girl Defending Herself Against Eros by Bouguereau (1880) is reproduced as a museum-quality giclée canvas print. Printed with archival inks on 400 g/m² canvas and hand-varnished for UV protection, it can be made in any size up to 41.3 × 28.3 in, scaled proportionally, with optional framing. Free worldwide shipping available; unframed prints ship in 2 workdays, framed in 7 to 8. Guaranteed 100-year color durability.

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Because the original is an oil painting on canvas. We match the print medium to the original: oil paintings go on canvas, works on paper go on fine art paper. Our canvas is natural cotton, 400 g/m² Canvas, acid-free and pH neutral, and its woven texture gives the most natural impression of Bouguereau's original oil painting. The finish is satin/gloss, which keeps the depth of the dark tones the way varnish does on a painting in a museum; a matte canvas looks dull and pale next to it. More about our print media.

Start with the original, which measures 81.6 × 57.8 cm. A print at or near that size reads the way the artist judged it. Printing smaller is easy; enlarging a small original changes its character. For the wall, above a sofa or a sideboard aim for two thirds to three quarters of the furniture width, and hang the center at eye level. Cut paper to size and tape it to the wall before you order. The original hangs in J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA. Full size guide.
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About the Painting

In "Young Girl Defending Herself against Eros," Adolphe-William Bouguereau presents a masterful interplay of innocence, desire, and resistance, epitomizing the mythological encounter between a mortal maiden and the mischievous god of love, Eros. The scene is set in a verdant, idyllic landscape, where dappled sunlight filters through lush foliage, casting a serene glow upon the figures.

The young girl, seated on a marble bench, is a vision of classical beauty. Her dark hair cascades over her shoulders, contrasting starkly with her alabaster skin, which is rendered with Bouguereau's signature attention to lifelike detail. Draped modestly in a blue cloth, she leans back, her expression a mixture of surprise and determination as she wards off Eros’s advances.

Eros, the cherubic god with tousled golden curls and delicate wings, is depicted with an air of playful insistence. His pudgy form is poised with dynamic energy as he attempts to pierce the girl’s arm with his arrow, symbolizing the inescapable and often troublesome nature of love. The tension in their interaction is palpable, creating a compelling narrative moment frozen in time.

Bouguereau’s meticulous technique is evident in the supple rendering of flesh, the intricate play of light and shadow, and the harmonious composition that balances the figures against the soft, blurred background. The painting, housed in the J. Paul Getty Museum, encapsulates the artist's ability to convey complex emotional states through his refined, academic style, making "Young Girl Defending Herself against Eros" a timeless exploration of the human condition and the capricious power of love.

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Outstanding. Will order from you again!
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Quality of print is excellent. But framing was performed unsatisfactorily-left large gap in one corner.
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