Angels Announcing the Birth of Our Savior (1790) by Benjamin West

Angels Announcing the Birth of Our Savior - Benjamin West - 1790

Artwork Information

TitleAngels Announcing the Birth of Our Savior
ArtistBenjamin West
Date1790
Dimensions34.61 x 23.5 cm
Art MovementNeoclassicism

About Angels Announcing the Birth of Our Savior

The artwork, titled “Angels Announcing the Birth of Our Savior,” was created by Benjamin West in the year 1790. It is a part of the Neoclassicism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. The dimensions of the artwork are 34.61 x 23.5 cm.

The artwork depicts a celestial scene, featuring a group of angels set against a dramatic, cloud-filled sky. The primary focus is on an angel in the foreground, caught in a graceful, dynamic pose with flowing robes and large, pronounced wings. Additional angels are seen in the background, adding depth to the composition. The sketch employs lively, sweeping lines and a warm color palette dominated by earthy tones, giving the impression of movement and divine energy. The overall composition is both expressive and evocative, capturing the momentous announcement of the birth of a savior.

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