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.
More information
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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