Madonna and Child
Artist
Timothy Cole
(American, 1852-1931)
Artist
Mary Lizzie Macomber
(American, 1861-1916)
CultureAmerican
Date1914
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsOverall: 7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm)
Overall, Mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm)
Overall, Mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm)
InscribedSigned: "M.L. Macomber" upper right and "T.C. 1914" lower right. In pencil in margin at lower left: "M.L. Macomber" and "Boston" and "Timothy Cole" lower right.
Credit LineGift of Mr. Alphaeus P. Cole
Object number58.31.46
Not on view
DescriptionWood engraving on Japan paper. Original painting destroyed. The Virgin sits on a white stone throne holding the infant Jesus. A white lily sits to the right of the throne. On the right, and angel kneels, weeping into her hands. On her left, a woman looks away holding a crown of thorns.Exhibition History"Timothy Cole, Lord Engraver", Norfolk Museum, October 5-26, 1958; Memorial Exhibition, Brooklyn Museum, October-November 1951. Published References#114 in Memorial Exhibition Catalog, Brooklyn Museum, Oct. 11-Nov. 10, 1931; #330 in Memorial Exhibition Catalog, Philadelphia Print Club, 11/9-28/31.
14th century
