Aurora

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850, mid 19th century

The artwork is a horizontal painting depicting a scene. A female figure with long flowing hair, dressed in a blue and red garment, is riding a golden chariot. The chariot, adorned with intricate patterns, is pulled by two white horses with wings, positioned mid-stride. The chariot is over a bed of clouds, set against a light blue sky. Below, a landscape with a green hill and a body of water reflects the rising sun, casting rays upward. The composition includes celestial and terrestrial elements.

Artist: Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850
Date: mid 19th century
Type: Painting
Medium: oil on wood
Dimensions: 61 × 81.9 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a horizontal painting depicting a scene. A female figure with long flowing hair, dressed in a blue and red garment, is riding a golden chariot. The chariot, adorned with intricate patterns, is pulled by two white horses with wings, positioned mid-stride. The chariot is over a bed of clouds, set against a light blue sky. Below, a landscape with a green hill and a body of water reflects the rising sun, casting rays upward. The composition includes celestial and terrestrial elements.

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850