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Ruit Hora (Fleeting Time)

Luigi Conconi

1893

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Ruit Hora (Fleeting Time) is a 1893 ink by Luigi Conconi, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Luigi Conconi
When & what style?: 1893 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting, titled "Ruit Hora (Fleeting Time)" by Luigi Conconi, features a striking image of a skull at its center. The skull is encircled by a clock face, with Roman numerals marking the hours. A sun and moon are positioned at the top corners of the painting, while stars are scattered around the clock face. The use of monotype inking adds a sense of texture and depth to the etching, creating a visually striking contrast between the light and dark areas of the painting. The overall effect is one of haunting beauty, inviting the viewer to contemplate the fleeting nature of time. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, explore the world of etching.