The Fallen Angel (painting)

The Fallen Angel (French: L'Ange déchu) is a painting by French artist Alexandre Cabanel. It was painted in 1847, when the artist was 24 years old, and depicts the Devil after his fall from Heaven.[1]

The Fallen Angel
ArtistAlexandre Cabanel
Year1847
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensions120.50 cm × 196.50 cm (47.44 in × 77.36 in)
LocationMusée Fabre, Montpellier

The painting is part of the collection of the Musée Fabre in Montpellier, France.[2]

Detail, depicting Lucifer in a state of rage, featuring a single tear-drop.

References

  1. "The Story of The Fallen Angel by Alexander Cabanel". KUURTH. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  2. "Fallen Angel". Obelisk Art History. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.