The Deposition

Richard Coswayundated

Details

Title: The Deposition
Creator: Richard Cosway, 1742–1821, British
Creator Lifespan: 1742/1821
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: undated
Physical Dimensions: Mount: 13 3/4 x 11 3/8 inches (34.9 x 28.9 cm) Sheet: 9 x 7 inches (22.9 x 17.8 cm)
Subject Keywords: apostles, religious and mythological subject, lamentation over the dead Christ by his relatives and friends (Christ usually without crown of thorns), disciples, soldiers, sandals, lanterns (lighting devices), robes, flags, standards, pennants, horses (animals)
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Black ink, gray ink, graphite and watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld

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