

The Angel at the Tomb of Christ by Benjamin West: A framed drawing with a beige background and a thin black and gold border. Inside the frame, a nude man with wings on his back stands on a rocky surface. His wings are spread out behind him and are feathered. The man faces left and holds his right arm up in the air while extending his left arm across his body. The man has short hair and a mustache. The background behind him features clouds. The frame has a thick beige mat with thin black and gold lines. The artist and date are printed at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1812
- Medium
- Pen and iron-gall ink on white laid paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 429 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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