Who painted A Mythological Scene with Sea Gods?

A Mythological Scene with Sea Gods was painted by Giuseppe Bernardino Bison in 1803.

Where can I see A Mythological Scene with Sea Gods?

A Mythological Scene with Sea Gods is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Mythological Scene with Sea Gods?

A Mythological Scene with Sea Gods is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of A Mythological Scene with Sea Gods are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Mythological Scene with Sea Gods

Giuseppe Bernardino Bison , 1803

A Mythological Scene with Sea Gods is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Giuseppe Bernardino Bison. It dates from 1803 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in pen and brown ink: Bison

About this work

Overview

This 1803 drawing, A Mythological Scene with Sea Gods, is the work of Giuseppe Bernardino Bison, an Italian artist known for his diverse output.

Technique & Style

Executed in brown wash and pen and brown ink over graphite, with highlights in white on brown wove paper, the drawing showcases Bison's skill with a range of media and techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts figures from mythology associated with the sea, reflecting Bison's ability to tackle mythological subjects within his broader practice of decorative and scenic compositions.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Giuseppe Bernardino Bison

Giuseppe Bernardino Bison (16 June 1762 – 24 August 1844) was an itinerant Italian painter of frescoes, landscapes, vedute, capriccios and some religious works.