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Super Moon inspires art gallery from Poussin to Manet

other · 2026-04-27

On August 12, 2022, a Super Moon will occur when the full moon is at perigee, appearing larger and brighter. Artribune celebrates the event with a gallery of lunar-themed artworks spanning from Poussin, Guercino, Turner to Manet, including mythological depictions of Selene and Romantic interpretations.

Key facts

  • Super Moon occurs on August 12, 2022
  • Super Moon is a full moon at perigee, closest to Earth
  • Artribune curated a gallery of moon-inspired artworks
  • Artists include Poussin, Guercino, Turner, Manet
  • Works feature mythological themes with Selene
  • Romantic period artists are prominently featured
  • The phenomenon makes the moon appear larger and brighter
  • The gallery is published on Artribune

Entities

Artists

  • Poussin
  • Guercino
  • Turner
  • Manet

Institutions

  • Artribune

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