Created:
Movement:
1869
Neoclassicism
key Notes:
Neoclassical elegance, celestial muse
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Dimensions:
43 1/2 x 33 1/2 in. (110.5 x 83.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Joseph Fagnani's "Urania" (1869)

The painting "Urania" by Joseph Fagnani, completed in 1869, is an exemplary work of art executed in oil on canvas. Fagnani, an Italian-American artist, was known for his portraiture and allegorical subjects, and "Urania" reflects his skill in capturing the ethereal qualities of the muse of astronomy. The work is significant for its representation of classical themes during a period when American art was increasingly engaging with European traditions. Fagnani's ability to blend realism with idealism in "Urania" demonstrates his mastery of technique and his contribution to the cultural dialogue between the Old and New Worlds. The painting holds historical importance as it reflects the 19th-century American fascination with classical antiquity and the pursuit of knowledge. Fagnani's career, though not extensively documented, highlights the transatlantic exchange of artistic ideas during this era.

Description of the work:

Urania by Joseph Fagnani (1869)

The painting "Urania" by Joseph Fagnani, created in 1869, is an oil on canvas work that exemplifies the Neoclassical style, characterized by its clarity of form and idealized beauty. The subject, Urania, the muse of astronomy, is depicted with a serene expression, embodying the intellectual and artistic ideals of the period.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Urania