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The subject and compositional visual balance point explores the relationship between
Venus Capua and the poses and gestures of the surrounding statues.
The particular selected visual alignment of the fountain jet and Venus within the
composition exudes a sense of joy and playfulness, touching on the sentiments intended by
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Charles, 9 Duke.
FG 136895 THE Spirit of BLENHEIM
The Birth of Joy, Upper Water Terrace,
The interpretation of classical antiquity.
Oil on canvas 60 x 40 inches
