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A Chandelier with the Virgin Mary Holding the Christ Child

Sir Frederic William Burton

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an ornate chandelier with detailed metalwork, angelic figures, and a central statue of a religious figure holding a child, all highlighted in gold and bronze tones. The color palette includes gold, bronze, and soft brown shades, with touches of light beige in the background. The chandelier is placed prominently in the center of the image against a backdrop of architectural details.

Artwork Details

Date
1840s/1850s
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor over graphite, heightened with white, on wove paper
Dimensions
3559 × 4265 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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