The Lost Cherub
Dublin Core
Title
The Lost Cherub
Alternative Title
(Sweet Monster Collection)
Creator
Rose Cecil O'Neill
Creator Biography
American, b. June 25, 1874 in Wilkes Barre, PA. d. April 6, 1944 in Springfield, MO
Description
Horned and winged figure reclining with winged cherub asleep on his chest. Figures peak out from background.
Inscription
I have heard it related that at a certain time one of the younger cherubim wandered from heaven in his play and came into the realm of hell: and there, it is said, the woeful dark prince of that domain, before he bore the youngling back to paradise, its little wings being weary, nursed it on his knees and warmed it at his fires, remembering......
Date Created
Before 1921
Century
20th
Item Dimensions
42 cm h. x 37.5 cm w. (framed)
Medium
Print
Materials
Tan paper, grey ink
Techniques
Print, Ink (?) with metallic sheen
Provenance
Gift of the Rose O'Neill Foundation, August 21, 2018
Acession Number
2019.012
Accession Year
2019
Photo Number
20190014
Creator Last name
O'Neill
Creator First Name
Rose Cecil