Wall Painting with Allegory of Vigilance

1800–1830

A flying girl riases an urn containing a fire with her right hand. In her left hand she holds a book, helped by a putto.

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Title: Wall Painting with Allegory of Vigilance
Date Created: 1800–1830
Location Created: Italy
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Black chalk, pen and ink, brush and watercolor, white heightening on paper
Credit line: Museum purchase through gift of various donors

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