Statues of the Louvre

The Louvre is one of the most renowned art museums in the world. I love its art, and am particularly infatuated with its statues of antiquity. Here are some of my favorites that I have compiled on multiple visits to the Louvre. A couple are in color, but most are in black and white - a favorite medium of mine. Enjoy!

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I love how the bathers (above and below) are so serene - just waiting to bathe, daydreaming, playing with their feet...

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The above bathing woman is my favorite of the two. I find her back to be sensual and elegant...

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Cupid above is depicted as a cherub. Below, he has grown...

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The three photos (one above, two below) are of the late-18th C. sculpture Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss by Antonio Canova. It is my favorite statue in the Louvre. It is gracefully sensual and just incredibly beautiful. I could stare at it for hours...

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I love the way Psyche caresses his hair and how Cupid cradles her head and breast (such a gentle touch). But it is how they look at each other that I find particularly moving. Their gaze is full of love and desire...

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The natural light from the window only showcases the statue's beauty...

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This kneeling girl is lovely in a shy sort of way...

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The Three Graces. Reminiscent of the Three Graces in Botticelli's La Primavera, these beauties are breathtaking.

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