Dawn
1635-1642
Charles Le Brun brings mythology to life in this early Baroque drawing, depicting the arrival of dawn through a rustic lens. A startled satyr with goat-like legs and a staff gestures dramatically toward a reclining woman, likely the goddess Aurora, who is tenderly nursing a child. In the background, a rooster crows to signal the morning, tying the scene to the title. Created when the artist was just a young man, this piece showcases his fascination with classical figures and expressive movement, hinting at the grand style he would later develop for Louis XIV.
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