Morning Star c. 1851 - 1855

"Morning Star," created by Erastus Dow Palmer between 1851 and 1855, is a delicate, white marble relief sculpture depicting an angel with outstretched wings soaring amidst clouds. The angel's profile is serene, looking towards a star and a small comet in the upper right of the composition. This artwork showcases Palmer's talent for capturing the beauty and grace of celestial imagery, reflecting the Romantic era's fascination with spirituality and the sublime. It is now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.