The Voyage of Life: Childhood
Artist
SMILLIE, James, 1807-1885
Date1855
Mediumengraving.
Dimensions15 3/8 in x 23 1/16 in
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineAnonymous Donor
Object number1956.45.1
DescriptionAfter Thos. Cole. In the bottom left quadrant a boat with large figurehead holding a lantern in which is seated a small child with outstretched arms; behind the child, a standing figure in long white robes with halo of light rays and wings; the stream on which the boat floats flows from the mouth of a large, dark cave; in the right foreground, quiet water and flowers and foliage; in the right middle ground, an expanse of lawn with tropical plants; in the background, a clear sky behind cliffs and clouds. Printed by J. H. DanielsOn View
Not on viewCollections
W. CHAPMAN
