Artwork
Ruit Hora (Fleeting Time)
Ruit Hora (Fleeting Time) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Luigi Conconi. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Ruit Hora (Fleeting Time) is an etching created by Luigi Conconi in 1893, combining etching with monotype inking techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a skull at its center, surrounded by a clock face with Roman numerals, accompanied by celestial elements such as a sun, moon, and stars, symbolizing the passage of time.
Technique & Style
The use of monotype inking in the etching adds texture and depth, creating contrast between light and dark areas, and resulting in a visually striking image.
Artist & collection
![Solitudine [Solitude], by Luigi Conconi](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/luigi-conconi--solitudine-solitude--77a3a7f30704bafe-w320.webp)
