An Angel, from Wells Cathedral
1829
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1829
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
An Angel, from Wells Cathedral is a 1829 ink by Maria Denman, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows an angel with a soft, dreamy look. The figure has flowing robes and a wide hat, holding what looks like a small object in one hand. The drawing is made with simple lines and shading, giving it a gentle, almost ghostly feel. The angel’s face is turned upward, as if lost in thought. The artist signed it "M. Denman" in the corner, and the title mentions "Wells Cathedral," a real church in England. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
