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Aurora's Tryst with Time Interrupted

Giuseppe Passeri

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an allegorical scene featuring two figures. The composition is energetic, with sweeping lines and a sense of motion. The painting is done in sepia tones with loose, cursive lines. The figures are surrounded by swirling shapes and partial impressions of elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1700
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown and red wash, red and black chalk, heightened with white gouache on laid paper
Dimensions
3400 × 4316 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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