Spread Thy Wings and Away!

Albert Newsam

Associated Names
Albert Newsam

Artist, American, 1809 - 1864

The image shows a woman kneeling on a patterned surface. She extends her right hand towards a bird perched on it. The woman has long hair with floral decorations, delicate facial features, and is elegantly dressed in a detailed outfit. The background features ornate decor, including a vase, plants, and luxurious drapery and pillows. The phrase "SPREAD THY WINGS AND AWAY!" is written above her.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed): 32.5 x 23 cm (12 13/16 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1988.38.1

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: On Stone by A.Newsam.; lower right in plate: P.S.Duval,Lith.Phila.; across top in plate: Song composed + arranged / for the / PIANO FORTE, / by the late

Wikidata ID

Q74878130

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