Group of Angels 1889

print, wood-engraving

print

pop art

centered composition

optical illusion

repetition of black colour

carved

zen

united-states

tonal art

repetition of white colour

remaining negative space

wood-engraving

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"Group of Angels" is a 1889 engraving by American artist Timothy Cole (1852-1931), now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The piece depicts five angels in profile, kneeling in a garden setting, with their hands clasped in prayer. The fine detail and tonal range are characteristic of Cole's signature style, known for his meticulous renderings of other artists' works. The engraving highlights Cole's mastery of the medium, capturing the beauty and reverence of the original painting.