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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
The Nativity
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

The Nativity

Artist Timothy Cole (American, 1852-1931)
Artist John La Farge (American, 1835 - 1910)
CultureAmerican
DateNo Date
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/8 x 5 3/16 in. (16.3 x 13.2 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (36.2 x 48.9 cm)
InscribedIn pencil at top on back: "The Nativity from J. Lafarge"; "No 6". Stamped upside down lower left: "Alphaeus P. Cole 33 W. 67th St. New York City".
Credit LineGift of Mr. Alphaeus P. Cole
Object number58.31.41
Not on view
DescriptionWood engraving on dull heavy paper.

Exhibition History"Timothy Cole, Lord Engraver", Norfolk Museum, October 5-26, 1958; Memorial Exhibition, Brooklyn Museum, October-November 1951. Published References#102 in Memorial Exhibition Catalog, Brooklyn Museum, Oct. 11-Nov. 10, 1931.