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Holy Family? with Angels l.1: The March of the Intellect

British 19th Century

1801

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Religious

Dominant colour

Holy Family? with Angels l.1: The March of the Intellect is a 1801 ink by British 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: British 19th Century
When & what style?: 1801 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a tender scene of a mother and child surrounded by angels. The mother is dressed in a long robe, while the child is naked. The angels are depicted in various poses, some with their wings spread wide. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and devotion. The use of brown ink on papier colle gives the painting a warm and intimate feel. The etching and aquatint techniques used to create the image add a sense of depth and texture. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Artist

British 19th Century

This artist’s short life left behind a quiet obsession with water—whether the churn of a mill wheel, the choppy waves off England’s south coast, or the way light bounces off pond lilies.

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