Study for St. Paul the Hermit

1800–1820

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

The hermit is shown seated between rocks and beneath a tree. He sleeps seated. A loaf of bread lies before him and the raven approaches carrying something in his beak.

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Title: Study for St. Paul the Hermit
Date Created: 1800–1820
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Black and white crayon with blue gouache on paper
Credit line: Museum purchase through gift of various donors

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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