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The Assumption of the Virgin

The Virgin sits upon clouds, with outstretched arms, conveyed to Heaven by angels; two cherubim looking on. Below is the sarcophagus into which two apostles look. Saint Peter is kneeling at left, two apostles standing at right. Framing line.

Credit: Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund...

1820-1850
Graphite on paper
1938-88-8050
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020

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