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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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