The River of Life : Birth
Summary
Dramatic landscape scene of a deep calm river surrounded on all sides by steep craggy mountains, shrouded in mist and dark clouds. Arched semi-circular panel above this, depicting two naked winged angels kneeling on grassy ground with their arms outstretched towards each other, holding aloft a small naked baby.
Object Name
The River of Life : Birth
Creators Name
Date Created
1850
Dimensions
lunette: 18.9cm x 45cm
unframed: 44cm x 62cm
accession number
1933.2 A
Place of creation
England
Support
canvas
Medium
oil paint
Legal
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