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Phaeton au Palais du Soleil ...

Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau

1766

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Mythology

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Phaeton au Palais du Soleil ... is a 1766 graphite by Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau
When & what style?: 1766 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a dramatic scene with a man kneeling in front of a seated, robed figure who looks like a god. Around them, smaller figures—some standing, some sitting—watch closely. The background has grand columns and a cloudy sky, giving it a grand, almost theatrical feel. The text below says something about a son asking his father to drive his sun chariot for a day. This is a classic myth, but the drawing’s soft shading and flowing lines make it feel dreamy. Want to see more? Check out Romanticism.