The Angel of the Lord, #10,000
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The Angel of the Lord, #10,000
Artwork Details
Artist/Maker
Howard Finster
American, 1916–2001
American, 1916–2001
Date
1987–1989
Medium
Paint on plywood
Accession #
1997.75
Dimensions
42 x 85 inches
Location
Currently Not on View
Description
Finster’s visionary universe in Paradise Garden teemed with angels. They glided through paintings, dwelled in mansions, guarded buildings, and graced signs, serving as spiritual messengers or guardians of earthly events. At one time, this imposing example was mounted in the center of Paradise Garden, her wings inscribed with the names of historical figures, the artist’s friends, and art-world acquaintances.
Credit
T. Marshall Hahn CollectionImage Copyright
© Howard Finster/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York