The Voyage of Life: Childhood
Artist
SMILLIE, James, 1807-1885
Date1855
Mediumengraving
Dimensions15 7/8 in x 23 1/16 in
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Harriet Howard
Object number1972.14.1
DescriptionIn 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, quiete water and flowers and foliage; in right middle ground, an expanse of lawn with tropical plants; in the background, a clear sky behind cliffs and clouds. Printed by H. PetersOn View
Not on viewCollections
W. CHAPMAN
