Alfred Stevens

The Angel Announcing the Birth of Our Lord to the Shepherds

c.1860

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Artist: Alfred Stevens 1817–1875
Medium: Oil paint on board
Dimensions: Support: 397 x 1019 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Purchased 1905
Reference: N01957

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