The Chariot of Aurora (C. 1734) — Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Chariot of Aurora (C. 1734) is an artwork by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. 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
- The Chariot of Aurora (C. 1734)
- Artist
- Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (Italian, 1696-1770)
- 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 The Chariot of Aurora (C. 1734)
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
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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