Aurora and Tithonus by Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée

Aurora and Tithonus 1763

louisjeanfrancoislagrenee

character portrait

possibly oil pastel

portrait reference

underpainting

facial painting

mythology

painting painterly

portrait drawing

facial portrait

portrait art

digital portrait

"Aurora and Tithonus" is a 1763 painting by Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée that depicts the Greek myth of the goddess Aurora, who falls in love with the mortal Tithonus. The painting captures the moment of their meeting, as Aurora, riding in her chariot, approaches Tithonus, who sits upon a cloud. Lagrenée's use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and movement, and the composition of the painting is balanced, emphasizing the beauty of Aurora and the sorrow of Tithonus. The artist was born in 1724 and passed away in 1805. He is known for his Neoclassical style and his use of mythological subjects.