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Maker(s):Taunay, Nicolas Antoine
Culture:French (1755-1830)
Title:The Finding of Moses (Moïse sauvé des eaux)
Date Made:1821-1827
Type:Painting
Materials:oil on canvas
Measurements:stretcher: 12 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.; 31.75 x 39.37 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1987.3
Credit Line:Museum Purchase
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
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Label Text:
The light palette and clean composition of this biblical scene typify Taunay’s work following his sojourn in Rio de Janiero, where he was invited by the Portguese ambassador to help establish an Academy of Fine Arts.
EEB, 2008

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