IDENTITY
Sur une Vénus
Literature
Work Summary
Sur une Vénus by Guy de Maupassant is a poem addressing or contemplating a representation of Venus, using the classical figure of beauty and desire as a focus for sensual and aesthetic reflection.
Evidence Summary
Possible contemporary-reading context only.
Possible textual source identified by editors.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Guy de Maupassant
Work
Sur une Vénus
Years / Period
Jan 1886 context
Van Gogh Relation
Uncertain / Probable
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
Jan 1886 context — Letter 557, note 10
Uncertain / Probable · Possible source of remark
The editors say Van Gogh's remark may have been prompted by Maupassant's Sur une Vénus in Gil Blas of 12 January 1886.
Response: Possible contemporary-reading context only.
Connection: Possible textual source identified by editors.
Related Research Nodes
Study Subject
Themes
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