Who painted Spread Thy Wings and Away!?

Spread Thy Wings and Away! was painted by Albert Newsam in 1836.

Where can I see Spread Thy Wings and Away!?

Spread Thy Wings and Away! is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Spread Thy Wings and Away!?

Spread Thy Wings and Away! is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Spread Thy Wings and Away!

Albert Newsam , 1836

Spread Thy Wings and Away! is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Albert Newsam. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Spread Thy Wings and Away! is a lithograph on wove paper created by Albert Newsam in 1836. It is a representative work by this American lithographer and painter, who was born deaf and developed his skills at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman in a fancy dress seated at a piano, releasing a bird from her hand. The scene includes a fluttering curtain and a small cage on the floor. The image may symbolize freedom, a significant theme during the 1800s, and appears to be related to the advertisement of a song for piano.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Newsam's proficiency in lithography, a medium he contributed to significantly. His lithographs included illustrations for medical texts, sheet music, and portraits of notable figures, demonstrating his versatility in the technique.

History & Provenance

Albert Newsam was orphaned as a child and developed his artistic skills at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Philadelphia before becoming a prominent lithographer in the United States.