Aphrodite of Rhodes Somewhere The Sun Is Rising Aphrodite of Rhodes, oil on canvas, 24 inches by 18 inches, 2015. Purchase the original painting from Saatchi Art Inspired by the statue Aphrodite of Rhodes, in the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, Greece. Roger Williamson’s 2015 painting, Aphrodite of Rhodes (Somewhere The Sun Is Rising), is a contemporary and deeply atmospheric reimagining of classical beauty. While inspired by the ancient Greek statue, Williamson moves beyond mere representation to create a moody, introspective scene that feels both timeless and intimately modern. The composition is dominated by the serene, yellow-red form of the Aphrodite statue, which […]
