- Alexandre Cabanel (after), "Cherubs, 1863" (fragment of the work The Birth of Venus). Authorized offset print on heavyweight smooth satin paper (300gsm approx.). - Migneco Graphics. - Size: 50 x 100cm. - Condition: excellent condition. Never framed, never exposed. - Alexandre Cabanel (1823-1889) was a French academic painter known for his refined and highly detailed works, which epitomized the Academic style of the 19th century. He was a prominent figure in the world of academic art, focusing on mythological, historical, and religious themes, often infused with sensuality and idealized beauty. Cabanel's works were celebrated during his time, particularly within the Paris Salon, where he gained widespread acclaim and patronage from European aristocracy and even Napoleon III. Cabanel's art continues to be highly valued in the modern art market, often achieving significant prices at auction. His meticulous technique and delicate portrayal of the human form are especially admired by collectors and art enthusiasts. "Cherubs" is a fragment from Cabanel's famous painting "The Birth of Venus" (1863), one of his most celebrated masterpieces. This artwork showcases his mastery in depicting the softness of human skin and the ethereal quality of divine beings. Here the artist captures a group of playful, floating cherubs in a serene sky. Their rounded, child-like forms and gentle expressions exemplify Cabanel's ability to convey both innocence and beauty. The use of soft colors and smooth brushwork further enhances the celestial and otherworldly atmosphere of the piece. "The Birth of Venus" as a whole is a classic representation of mythological subject matter and remains a testament to Cabanel's artistic skill and his importance in the history of 19th-century art. Artists of similar importance: Basquiat, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Miro, Banksy, Brainwash, Delaunay, Nara, Soulages, Lagasse, Ramos, Warhol, Lautrec, Klimt, Matisse, Hirst, Chagall, Koons, Haring, Indiana, Mondrian, Groening, Richter, Monroe, Herrera, Laurent, Klein, Coa, Dior, Vuitton, Kaws, Valentino, Kusama, Murakami, Testa, Villemot, Oldenburg, Hopper, Ripolles, Wesselmann, Magritte, Jenk, Orlinski, Wille, Rizzi, Manara, Thiebaud, Cappiello, Rothko, Dalí, among others.