The River of Life : Death
Summary
Desolate sea view at dusk, the shoreline in shadow revealing an old fortress to left, silhouetted against the setting sun and sea. Gnarled branches and twigs in the foreground to left. Arched semi-circular scene above this, depicting two naked winged angels, kneeling on the ground with their arms outstretched towards a dying man just visible between them.
Object Name
The River of Life : Death
Creators Name
Date Created
1850
Dimensions
lunette: 19.1cm x 45cm
unframed: 44cm x 61cm
accession number
1933.2 E
Place of creation
England
Support
canvas
Medium
oil paint
Legal
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