Study for an Ascension Scene
Study for an Ascension Scene

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Study for an Ascension Scene

John La Farge, 1835–1910; born New York, NY; died Newport, RI
x1946-65 r

Information

Title
Study for an Ascension Scene
Maker
John La Farge
Medium
Graphite
Dimensions
35.2 x 25 cm. (13 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Frank Jewett Mather Jr.
Object Number
x1946-65 r
Inscription
in graphite, lower center: For | Cleveland. O. | Hays brother in law in graphite, lower right: g10084
Culture
American
Type
studies (visual works), drawings
Materials
wove paper, graphite
Subject
bible stories, angels, figures (representations)

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