Daybreak Painter
Ancient Attic-Greek vase-painter of the black-figure style
About Daybreak Painter
Lived 600 BC – 500 BC. Daybreak Painter was a Greek black-figure vase painter and attic vase-painter.
The Daybreak Painter was an Attic black-figure vase painter, active in the late sixth and early fifth centuries BC. His real name is not known.
He was of the Leagros Group and painted primarily lekythoi and oinochoai as well as the newly introduced olpe. His work is characterised by a highly developed sense of colour and a good hand for detail.
Haspels gave him the name of Daybreak Painter after his lekythos which depicted the god Helios emerging from the sea.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Daybreak Painter?
ancient Attic-Greek vase-painter of the black-figure style
When was Daybreak Painter born?
Daybreak Painter was born in 600 BC.
When did Daybreak Painter die?
Daybreak Painter died in 500 BC.
What was Daybreak Painter's occupation?
Daybreak Painter was a black-figure vase painter and attic vase-painter.
What nationality was Daybreak Painter?
Daybreak Painter was Greek.
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