Le Char de l'Aurore (The Chariot of Dawn) (Furnishing Fabric)
Guido Reni · 1785/89
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"Le Char de l'Aurore (The Chariot of Dawn) (Furnishing Fabric)" is a textile created between 1785 and 1789. It is made of cotton, plain weave, and was copperplate printed. The textile comprises three pieces: a (175.3 × 140.4 cm), b (212 × 95.2 cm), and c (205.2 × 77.5 cm). The work was acquired via the Textile Purchase Fund and is classified within the Textiles department.
The fabric's design is attributed to Guido Reni, a Bolognese painter who lived from 1575 to 1642. The catalogue data does not specify the relationship between the 18th-century fabric and the 17th-century artist, such as whether it is a copy, adaptation, or inspired by his work.
The origin of the textile is listed as Nantes. Provenance information for this specific item is not provided in the catalogue record, nor are details of any past exhibitions or literature pertaining to it.
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