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Winged Fortune
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<em>Winged Fortune</em> is a study for a figure in <em>The Discoverer,</em> a mural that William Morris Hunt painted for the Assembly Chamber in New York's State Capitol in Albany. The mural presents Christopher Columbus in a boat; Winged Fortune stands behind him, her left hand holding the rudder while her right hand spreads the sail. Over time the murals badly deteriorated. Eventually, a new ceiling was added to the chamber, concealing them entirely, even to the present day.
| Artist / Maker | William Morris Hunt |
|---|---|
| Date | 1878 |
| Culture / Origin | United States |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Unframed: 252 x 159.5 cm (99 3/16 x 62 13/16 in.) |
| Department | American Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
William Morris Hunt (American, 1824–1879) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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