The River of Life: Manhood
Summary
Octagonal landscape scene looking down a steep rocky mountainside, following the path of a meandering river down the mountain and along the valley which runs off to the right in the distance. Steep craggy mountains in the distance to left. Arched semi-circular scene above this, depicting two naked winged angels, kneeling on grassy ground with their arms outstretched towards a young man who stands proudly between them with his arms crossed.
Object Name
The River of Life: Manhood
Creators Name
Date Created
1850
Dimensions
lunette: 22.6cm x 48.2cm
octagon: 66cm x 58cm
accession number
1933.2 C
Place of creation
England
Support
canvas
Medium
oil paint
Legal
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