Artwork
Juno
Juno is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Angelica Kauffmann. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Juno is a print created by Angelica Kauffmann in 1770 using etching and aquatint techniques. The work is executed in brown on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated woman, likely representing the Roman goddess Juno, engaged in contemplation. She holds a scroll and rests her chin on her hand, wearing a flowing robe and ornate headpiece, set against a textured background featuring a patterned wall and decorative panel.
Technique & Style
Kauffmann employed shading and tonal variations to achieve a three-dimensional effect in the figure's face and drapery. The use of brown tones and smooth lines contributes to a serene and enduring atmosphere in the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maria Anna Angelika Kauffmann, usually known in English as Angelica Kauffman, was a Swiss painter who had a successful career in London and Rome.
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