L’aurore Et La Nuit (Dawn And The Night) (1894) — Henri Fantin-Latour
L’aurore Et La Nuit (Dawn And The Night) (1894) is an artwork by Henri Fantin-Latour. 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 Et La Nuit (Dawn And The Night) (1894)
- Artist
- Henri Fantin-Latour (French, 1836-1904)
- 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 Et La Nuit (Dawn And The Night) (1894)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
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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