On the Wings of Song
Vivian Smith, Artist
This is one of the
paintings
in our collection.
It was made in 1920s?. The place where it was made is unknown.
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Object Detail
Measurements
Image: 752 x 1265mm
Support: 765 x 1280 x 35mm
Frame: 852 x 1365 x 40mm
Support: 765 x 1280 x 35mm
Frame: 852 x 1365 x 40mm
Media
oil on canvas
Description
Scene with a naked female figure, centre, holding a harp. There are two winged figures on the left with a dark, weeping figure in foreground. A winged horse (Pegasus?), a knight with a lance and shield, and an old man (Father Time?) are located on the right.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of Lilian Smith.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
19 Aug 1983
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Accession Number:
1988/27/632