Collection Online
Virgin of the Adoption
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
69.5 × 56.8 cm
Inscription
inscribed in black paint l.l.: J Ingres P.iXT / 1838 (ÆTaTis) LXXVIII.
Accession Number
2005.164
Department
International Painting
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
In honour of Professor Emeritus Sir Gustav Nossal AC, CBE, FAA, FRS, Chairman of The Felton Bequests’ Committee from 1975 to 2004. Felton Bequest, 2005
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Ms Carol Grigor through Metal Manufactures Limited
Gallery location
19th Century European Paintings Gallery
Level 2, NGV International
Subjects (general)
Human Figures Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
Blessed Virgin Mary (Christian character) half figures halos (glories) robes (main garments) three-quarter views women (female humans)
Movements
Neoclassicism