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Antonio González Velázquez I

Venus at the Forge of Vulcan Obtaining Arms for Aeneas

Description

Maker

Antonio González Velázquez I (Spanish, 1723-1793)

Title

Venus at the Forge of Vulcan Obtaining Arms for Aeneas

Year

ca. 1753

Medium

  • Oil on canvas

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Oil on canvas

Materials

oil paint

Supports

  • canvas

Geography

Place Made: Spain

Dimensions

121.9 x 90.2 cm (48 x 35 1/2 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signature: Unsigned

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund

Object Number

62.062

Type

  • Paintings

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Intermission
Dec 16, 2016 – Jul 02, 2017
From the Reserve I
Paintings of Quality from the Museum's Collection
Apr 09, 1994 – Aug 03, 1994
Masterpieces from the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design
Jul 18, 1979 – Sep 14, 1979
Raid the Icebox 1 with Andy Warhol
Apr 23, 1970 – Jun 30, 1970

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Antonio González Velázquez I (Spanish, 1723-1793)
Venus at the Forge of Vulcan Obtaining Arms for Aeneas, ca. 1753
Oil on canvas
121.9 x 90.2 cm (48 x 35 1/2 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 62.062

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