Elijah and the Widow of Nain's Son
Embroidered Picture
ca. 1830 - ca. 1869 (made)
ca. 1830 - ca. 1869 (made)
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Embroidered picture consisting of a canvas embroidered with coloured wools and some silk in cross stitch. The scene takes place in a room of brown stone with tall narrow windows and a red curtain above. By a bed in the corner kneels the widow in blue robe and red mantle holding her son who has just been restored to life. In the centre stands Elijah in a blue robe and red mantle, with hands and eyes raised in prayer. Behind him, a servant holding up his staff is leaning on the end of the bed. The embroidery is in its original frame.
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Title | Elijah and the Widow of Nain's Son (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Canvas embroidered with wools and silks |
Brief description | Embroidered picture, England, ca. 1830 - ca. 1869 |
Physical description | Embroidered picture consisting of a canvas embroidered with coloured wools and some silk in cross stitch. The scene takes place in a room of brown stone with tall narrow windows and a red curtain above. By a bed in the corner kneels the widow in blue robe and red mantle holding her son who has just been restored to life. In the centre stands Elijah in a blue robe and red mantle, with hands and eyes raised in prayer. Behind him, a servant holding up his staff is leaning on the end of the bed. The embroidery is in its original frame. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss Annie Cockerell |
Object history | Registered File number 1963/1481 |
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Accession number | T.117-1963 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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