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Collection Type

  • Art

GUSN

GUSN-36785

Description

Large tree in center with rays of light coming down from above; two angels, one watering tree and other subduing devil; fruit, trunk and base are labeled with attributes of good Christian.

Details

Descriptive Terms

prints (visual works)
chromolithographs
religions (concept)
trees
Chromolithograph
Tree
Angel
Devil
Religion
Print

Inscription

Printed on bottom edge of image: 1)""LITH. & PUB. BY N. CURRIER"" 2) ""152 NASSAU ST. COR. OF SPRUCE N.Y."" 3) ""Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit."" (Mat. VII. 17)--""Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them."" (Mat. VIII. 20.)

Maker

Currier, Nathaniel (Lithographer)

Location of Origin

New York, NY, USA

Dimensions

16 1/2 x 12 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1934.981

Places

New York state (United States)

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