Aurora 1883

joseferrazdealmeidajunior

gouache

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

coloured pencil

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Aurora" is an 1883 painting by Brazilian artist José Ferraz de Almeida Junior. The artwork depicts the Roman goddess of the dawn, Aurora, reclining on a cloud while surrounded by cherubs and other celestial figures. The painting is characterized by its soft, ethereal colors and its depiction of the delicate beauty of the goddess. The artwork is considered a notable example of Almeida Junior's romantic style.