Night

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The reliefs Night and Day at the Thorvaldsen Museum are the artist's most celebrated creations. These two opposing sculptures represent the dawn and dusk of a day, together forming the complete picture of a day. Night personified floats gently above the sky with her head bowed. Her eyes are closed just like those of the children in her arms. Night's hair is adorned with poppies, which have been known since ancient times for their soothing effects. The nocturnal animal – an owl – soars directly and purposefully towards us.