Henri Fantin-Latour's "Venus Anadyomene" is a lithograph depicting the goddess Venus emerging from the sea, a subject derived from classical mythology and art history. The work showcases Fantin-Latour's skillful handling of the lithographic medium to create soft tonal gradations and delicate modeling of the female form. The composition captures the ethereal quality characteristic of the artist's approach to mythological subjects during the 19th century.