L’aurore (1868) — Adolphe-Alexandre Lesrel
L’aurore (1868) is an artwork by Adolphe-Alexandre Lesrel. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- L’aurore (1868)
- Artist
- Adolphe-Alexandre Lesrel (French, 1839 – 1929)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Eos is the Greek goddess of dawn, identified with Aurora in Roman tradition. She opens the day and is often represented moving across the sky. Her myths include the mortal Tithonus.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with L’aurore (1868)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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