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This is a drawing of a winged figure in a dynamic pose set amidst swirling lines. The figure portrays a human-like form with large wings, outstretched arms, and flowing garments. The background features textured patterns suggesting foliage and sky. At the bottom is the caption "He is not here: for he is risen."
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This is a drawing of a winged figure in a dynamic pose set amidst swirling lines. The figure portrays a human-like form with large wings, outstretched arms, and flowing garments. The background features textured patterns suggesting foliage and sky. At the bottom is the caption "He is not here: for he is risen."

National Gallery of Art · Print

Angel of the Resurrection

Benjamin West

Date
1801
Medium
pen-and-tusche lithograph
Dimensions
sheet: 32.39 × 22.86 cm (12 3/4 × 9 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1947.7.135
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1801 to 1825
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Specimens of Polyautography [1947.7.110-145]

Subjects and terms

  • Angel
  • American
  • Seated figure
  • Rock
  • Rocks
  • Smoke

NGA object ID 33893. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.