10 May 2010

The Birth of Venus


We're in the gardens of the Palais Carnoles, one of Menton's museums. The gardens contain the largest collection of citrus in Menton and that's saying something in the city of citrus. Many sculptures are displayed in the garden - here is The Birth of Venus by Oreste Conti.

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  1. une belle sculpture dans un style naïf

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  2. I like this. Somehow it reminds me of David Hamilton's photos; pubescent young girls!

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  3. What a splendid work of art.

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  4. She looks so much more innocent here than in other artists' interpretations. Lovely piece.

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  5. Interesting version!

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  6. The sea is just next to the garden, dear Venus.....You only have to cross the street.

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  7. a lovely interpretation. You have such marvelous art all around you Jilly!
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