Renoir Sculpture: Venus of Victory and The Washerwoman
In the plaza at the south exit of JR Shizuoka Station, there are two sculptures by the French artist Renoir: "Venus of Victory" and "Woman Doing Laundry."
Although Renoir is best known as an Impressionist painter, he created about 15 sculptures during his later years.
These two sculptures are based on paintings by Renoir himself, and both are rare works, with only 14 copies of each existing worldwide.
Why not come to Shizuoka and experience these world-renowned masterpieces up close?
Themes
- Renoir Sculpture
- "Venus of Victory" is one of the largest sculptures created by Renoir. It is awarded to the most beautiful woman
- "The Woman Doing Laundry" is a work that depicts working women. The strength of working women is skillfully expressed through bold brushstrokes.
- Both sculptures can be viewed in the plaza in front of the south exit of Shizuoka Station.
Basic Information
- Address
- Minamimachi, Suruga Ward (in the plaza in front of the South Exit of JR Shizuoka Station), Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 422-8067
- Telephone Number
- 054-221-1413 (Shizuoka City, Urban Development Division)（(Shizuoka City, Urban Development Division)）
- Access
[Car]
15 minutes by car from the Shizuoka Interchange on the Tomei Expressway[Public Transportation]
A 1-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Shizuoka Station- Website
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
