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Aurora

John Gibson, 1842–1843

Gibson described the inspiration for this work as being a vase which had 'single figure of Aurora, hovering in the air, looking down upon the earth.' Gibson strongly believed that sculpture should imitate the art of the ancients.

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Title of artwork, date

Aurora, 1842–1843

Date supported

1993

Medium and material

Marble

Dimensions

173 cm

Grant

10000

Total cost

90000

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