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Mercy's Dream

Daniel Huntington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a woman lying on the ground on the left side and an angel standing over her on the right. The woman wears a white dress with gold trim, and a red skirt; her right hand rests on her chest. The angel wears a white dress and has brown wings; the right hand extends toward the woman and the left hand holds a smoking censer. The background shows dark, rocky terrain and trees on the left; a light shines in the distance on the right. The overall color palette is dark, with warm lighting on the two figures. The woman's head tilts back; the angel's head tilts down. The scene appears to take place outdoors at night or in a dark setting. The angel's halo glows around its head. The image is titled "Mercy's Dream" and is by Daniel Huntington.

Artwork details

Date:
1858
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
479 × 624 px
Museum record:
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