Aurora (Dawn)
1640
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1640
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Aurora (Dawn) is a 1640 ink by Charles Le Brun, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a wild scene with three figures in a forest. On the right, a hairy, muscular man stands with one arm raised, his face twisted in anger. In the center, a woman in flowing robes holds a child close, looking down. The background is thick with trees and tangled vines, and the whole scene feels chaotic. The artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to create drama. The man’s wild pose and the woman’s calm grip on the child contrast sharply, adding tension. Look up etching to see how this technique creates such detailed prints.
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