The Infant Jesus.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by Phelps & Watson American, 1859 - 1864

PublisherPublished by George Whiting American, 1820 - 1862

PublisherPublished by F. P. Whiting American, born 1840

Date1857-1865

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 12 7/8 x 9 5/16in. (32.7 x 23.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 x 10in. (35.6 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionA small naked child is seated on cloud. Drapery is wrapped around his back and lies across his lap. His right hand is raised. His left arm rests on a globe of the world. He holds a small cross in his left hand. Rays of light emanate from behind him. The figure is framed by an oval garland of roses and morning glories with their buds and leaves.

Object number1983.132.6

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image: "THE INFANT JESUS. / 681."

On verso, in pencil: upper left, "12468"; lower left, accession number and "Dwr 61".

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