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Cephalus and Aurora
Nicolas Poussin
about 1630
Artist
Nicolas Poussin
Artist dates
1594 - 1665
Full title
Cephalus and Aurora
Date made
about 1630
Medium and support
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
96.9 x 131.3 cm
Acquisition credit
G.J. Cholmondely Bequest, 1831
Inventory number
NG65
Location in Gallery
Room 19
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The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
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