ChronosFranz Ignaz Günther · 1765
Neoclassicism
1765
Bayerisches Nationalmuseum
Franz Ignaz Günther (1725 – 1775)
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About this artwork
- Title: Chronos
- Artist: Franz Ignaz Günther
- Year: 1765
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Bayerisches Nationalmuseum
- Corpus context: emerging neoclassical ideals, late baroque dynamism
- Main color: Driftwood
- Keywords: time god artwork, classical art reproductio, german sculptor art
- Topics: mythology, time allegory, neoclassical style
Questions & Answers
Who created "Chronos"?
"Chronos" is attributed to Franz Ignaz Günther.
What are the reproduction rights of "Chronos" at the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum?
The original "Chronos" is at the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, and the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.
What was Franz Ignaz Günther's age when "Chronos" was created?
Franz Ignaz Günther made "Chronos" at the age of 40. The artist was born in 1725 and the work is dated 1765.
Which museum holds the original "Chronos"?
You can see the original "Chronos" at the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, Munich, Germany.
When was "Chronos" made?
"Chronos" dates from 1765. The date places the work within Franz Ignaz Günther's career and its era.
Is "Chronos" by Franz Ignaz Günther a portrait, landscape or square composition?
The format of "Chronos" is landscape. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.
Which color stands out most in "Chronos"?
The dominant color of "Chronos" by Franz Ignaz Günther is driftwood (#a58462).