Sketch for The Ascension

Benjamin West (1738 - 1820)

Tate Collection

This work is painted in monochrome, with only a small stretch of sea and the lower part of the sky in colour. In the top-centre the ascending figure of Christ, with arms outstretched, is placed against the clouds. Below, standing and kneeling, are thirteen male figures in attitudes of wonder and devotion.

• Medium: grisaille
• Dimensions: 127 x 71 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £23.1 ( Total: £23)
• ArtFunded in: 1945
• Vendor: Christie's

Provenance

Collection of L W Neeld

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