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Museum-quality giclée art print of Edward Baird's "The Birth of Venus," featuring a pale nude figure on a Scottish beach with hyper realistic shells and driftwood in the foreground.
  • Museum-quality giclée art print of Edward Baird's "The Birth of Venus," featuring a pale nude figure on a Scottish beach with hyper realistic shells and driftwood in the foreground.
  • Fine art poster of Edward Baird's iconic painting, "The Birth of Venus," a Surrealist work with a serene, classically posed nude set against a detailed foreground of coastal objects.
  • Edward Baird's "The Birth of Venus" as a premium wall art print, showcasing the juxtaposition of classical Renaissance themes with modern Scottish Surrealism.
  • Framed art print of Edward Baird's Surrealist masterpiece, "The Birth of Venus," displayed as elegant wall art in a modern living room.
  • Detailed close-up of the hyper-realist shells and beach detritus in the foreground of Edward Baird's "The Birth of Venus" oil painting print.
  • Full view of the "The Birth of Venus" art print, highlighting Baird's unique blend of meticulous realism and surrealist composition.
  • A high-quality giclée fine art print of "The Birth of Venus" by Edward Baird, professionally framed and ready to be hung as sophisticated wall decor.
  • Museum-quality giclée art print of Edward Baird's "The Birth of Venus," featuring a pale nude figure on a Scottish beach with hyper realistic shells and driftwood in the foreground.
  • Fine art poster of Edward Baird's iconic painting, "The Birth of Venus," a Surrealist work with a serene, classically posed nude set against a detailed foreground of coastal objects.
  • Edward Baird's "The Birth of Venus" as a premium wall art print, showcasing the juxtaposition of classical Renaissance themes with modern Scottish Surrealism.
  • Framed art print of Edward Baird's Surrealist masterpiece, "The Birth of Venus," displayed as elegant wall art in a modern living room.
  • Detailed close-up of the hyper-realist shells and beach detritus in the foreground of Edward Baird's "The Birth of Venus" oil painting print.
  • Full view of the "The Birth of Venus" art print, highlighting Baird's unique blend of meticulous realism and surrealist composition.
  • A high-quality giclée fine art print of "The Birth of Venus" by Edward Baird, professionally framed and ready to be hung as sophisticated wall decor.
Edward Baird The Birth of Venus Print

Edward Baird The Birth of Venus Print

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A surrealist triumph that blends classical mythology with a distinctly British sensibility.  🖼️

Baird’s The Birth of Venus is a fascinating study in contrasts. At its heart is a classical subject a pale, serene Venus standing on a tranquil beach. Yet, she is surrounded by a foreground of hyper realist, almost unnervingly detailed objects: large shells, smooth driftwood and other found objects. This juxtaposition of the mythological with the mundane, the epic with the prosaic, is a hallmark of Surrealism. It creates a sense of the uncanny, a feeling of the familiar being slightly off kilter.

Edward Baird himself is a compelling figure in art history. While not as widely known as his contemporaries in London or Paris, he was a key practitioner of Surrealist ideas in Scotland. His work is often linked to the Scottish Renaissance, a movement dedicated to revitalising Scottish cultural identity. The painting's setting on a Scottish shoreline is a deliberate nod to this, grounding the mythical figure in a local, tangible reality. Baird’s meticulous working method is legendary; he was known for his slow, patient approach to detail, which explains the astonishing clarity of the foreground objects. It’s even said that fruit he used as a reference for a still life once rotted before he finished the painting!

🎨 Why Choose This Art Print?
This isn’t just any reproduction. Our fine art posters use cutting-edge giclée fine art 12-colour printing technology to ensure every subtle hue is faithfully rendered. The smooth matte finish on FSC-certified paper keeps your art print glare-free and eco-friendly, perfect for collectors who care about sustainability and quality alike. What's more, ART SNOB prints every image at over 350 dpi, ensuring ultra-sharp clarity and incredible definition that truly stands out.

A Print Worthy of the Masterpiece 🎨

🌈 Ultra-vivid 12-colour giclée printing for brilliant, true-to-life colours
📜 Matte finish ensures a sophisticated, glare-free display
🖼️ Printed on thick, durable 200 gsm FSC-certified paper — eco-friendly and built to last
📏 Available in multiple sizes including 8x10, 12x16, and 16x20 inches to fit any space
🌿 Made with sustainable materials for environmentally conscious style