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Cushion cover
Panel with Biblical vignettes
Pair of sconces
Side chair (one of a set)
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This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 517
The biblical figure of Abigail interceded in a conflict between her husband and King David, thus keeping the peace. Her story had particular resonance for the English during the Civil War period (1642-51) and her name became associated with diplomacy. The unfinished state of this panel reveals the skillful underdrawing of the design, and the silk thread colors are particularly well-preserved.
Irwin Untermyer , New York (until 1964; to MMA)
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