The Assumption of the Virgin
The Assumption of the Virgin

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The Assumption of the Virgin

William Etty, 1787–1849; born and died York, England
y1965-231

Information

Title
The Assumption of the Virgin
Maker
William Etty
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
41.5 x 56 cm (16 5/16 x 22 1/16 in.) frame: 47 x 62 x 4 cm (18 1/2 x 24 7/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Henfield Foundation
Object Number
y1965-231
Place Made

England

Culture
British
Type
oil paintings, religious art, paintings
Materials
oil paint, canvas
Subject
Christianity, figures (representations), women, crowns (headdresses), Mary, bible stories, stars, rainbows, angels

Christopher Powney, London; purchase by Henfield Foundation; 1965 gift to Princeton University Art Museum.

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