Peter and His Children Visited by Three Flying Figures

c. 1783

Thomas Stothard

Associated Names
Thomas Stothard

Artist, British, 1755 - 1834

In the image, there are four people on the ground outside a small structure, looking up towards three flying figures. The group on the ground consists of an adult male, an older girl, and a younger girl. The man stands in the doorway, gazing up with curly hair and wearing a long-sleeved garment and trousers. The older girl raises her hand while looking up, wearing a short-sleeved dress with tied back hair. The younger girl peeks from behind with curly hair. There is a basket and a broom nearby. Above them, three nude figures with flowing hair and wing-like appendages soar, surrounded by trees in the background. The image has a sketch-like quality with shaded elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and gray ink with gray wash over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 11.3 x 6.9 cm (4 7/16 x 2 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.171


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Alfred Drummond, a descendant of the artist; (Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1972-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64633298

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