Cushi Brings to David News of the Death of Absalom, from "Dalziels' Bible Gallery" 1881
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"Cushi Brings to David News of the Death of Absalom" is a wood engraving created in 1881 by the British artist William Small. This artwork is part of "Dalziels' Bible Gallery," a collection of engravings illustrating stories from the Bible. The engraving depicts the moment Cushi delivers the tragic news of Absalom's death to his father King David, highlighting the emotional impact of the message through the use of expressive figures and dramatic composition. The artwork is currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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