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Delivery of Israel out of Egypt
Samuel (I) Colman, 1800–1850
In middle distance is the figure of Moses, standing on a detached pinnacle of rock, with the Pillar of Fire above him. Beyond on a level plain above the cliff, is the camp of the Israelites. In foreground the Egyptian host is overwhelmed by walls of water.
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Title of artwork, date
Delivery of Israel out of Egypt, 1800–1850
Date supported
1950
Medium and material
Oil
Dimensions
136 x 199 cm
Gifted by
G Smith & Mrs Rosa Gray
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