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The Triumph of Day over Night Preceded by Dawn, by Antoni Caba, oil, 1892

The Triumph of Day over Night Preceded by Dawn

Antoni Caba

1892

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Dominant colour

Overview

The Triumph of Day over Night Preceded by Dawn is a 1892 oil by Antoni Caba, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?
Antoni Caba
When & what style?
1892 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

This painting shows a group of figures in the sky, with a rainbow-colored cloud behind them. The central figure is a naked man with a red cloth around his waist, holding a torch up in the air. He is surrounded by other figures, including a woman in a white dress and a man with wings. The painting is full of movement and energy, with the figures seeming to float and dance in the air. The use of color is striking, with the rainbow cloud adding a sense of vibrancy and life to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Antoni Caba.

About the artist

Portrait of Antoni Caba
Artist

Antoni Caba

Antoni Caba i Casamitjana (1838 – 25 January 1907) was a Spanish painter who worked in the Realistic style and is best known for his portraits.

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