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Aurora and Cephalus, c. 1810 (oil on canvas)
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Aurora and Cephalus, c. 1810 (oil on canvas)
500308 Aurora and Cephalus, c.1810 (oil on canvas)
by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824); 34.93x29.85 (framed) 22.8x16.8 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The goddess of the dawn, Aurora, fell in love with the shepherd Cephalus. She eventually seized him at daybreak, bringing him to the heavens while he slept--the scene Girodet has painted here. Later, missing his wife, Procris, Cephalus begs to return. Aurora agrees, giving him a magic spear that kills every target, including his wife, when he mistakes her for an animal in the brush.
); Gift of the Painting and Drawing Society of The Cleveland Museum of Art; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22405296
© Gift of the Painting and Drawing Society of The Cleveland Museum of Art / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases the exquisite painting "Aurora and Cephalus" by Anne Louis Girodet de Roucy-Trioson. Created around 1810, this oil on canvas masterpiece depicts a mesmerizing scene from Greek mythology. In the artwork, we witness the enchanting goddess of dawn, Aurora, deeply infatuated with the shepherd Cephalus. At daybreak, she seizes him while he slumbers and carries him to the heavens. Girodet skillfully captures this ethereal moment of love and desire in his brushstrokes. However, tragedy befalls their story as Cephalus yearns for his wife Procris. He pleads with Aurora to allow him to return to her side. In an act of bittersweet mercy, Aurora grants his wish but bestows upon him a magical spear that unintentionally leads to Procris' demise when he mistakes her for prey in the wilderness. The composition beautifully portrays both male and female figures intertwined within mythological symbolism. The delicate nude forms are depicted with grace and sensitivity by Girodet's masterful hand. This remarkable piece is housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. It was generously gifted by The Painting and Drawing Society of The Cleveland Museum of Art. Through this stunning print from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images, viewers can appreciate every intricate detail of this timeless work that explores themes such as love, sacrifice, and destiny within ancient legend
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