Annunciation to the Shepherds
Annunciation to the Shepherds
Annunciation to the Shepherds
Annunciation to the Shepherds

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Annunciation to the Shepherds,

late 18th century

Formerly attributed to Benjamin West, 1738–1820; born Springfield [now Swarthmore], PA; died London, England
Italian
x1942-136

Information

Title
Annunciation to the Shepherds
Dates

late 18th century

Medium
Pen and brown ink, brown wash, over pencil
Dimensions
32.5 x 45 cm. (12 13/16 x 17 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Frank Jewett Mather Jr.
Object Number
x1942-136
Culture
Italian
Type
drawings
Materials
ink, wash, paper (fiber product), graphite
Subject
women, dogs, angels, shepherds, men

Formerly attributed to Benjamin West, 1738–1820; born Springfield [now Swarthmore], PA; died London, England

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