Angel - Trinity Church Mural

La Farge employed a squaring method, overlaying a grid of small squares to transfer the design accurately onto the final wall. The drawing combines charcoal and graphite for tonal modeling, while pen and brown ink define the wings and outline. Cross‑hatching creates subtle shadows, giving the figure volume without heavy shading, resulting in a softly rendered, almost translucent effect.

Created as a study for the Trinity Church mural, the drawing remained in La Farge’s studio before entering a private collection. It resurfaced in the early 20th century during an exhibition of his ecclesiastical works and has since been held by a museum dedicated to American art, where it is displayed as an example of his preparatory process.