The Flight into Egypt
Artist
John Singer Sargent
(American, 1856–1925)
Datecirca 1877–1879
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions18 x 21 7/8 in. (45.7 x 55.6 cm)
Frame: 24 5/8 x 28 5/8 in. (62.5 x 72.7 cm)
Frame: 24 5/8 x 28 5/8 in. (62.5 x 72.7 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineJoseph F. McCrindle Collection, Bequest
Object number2009.7.1
On View
On viewCollections
Provenance**Created United States, ca. 1877–1879; collection of the artist; given to sister [1], Emily Sargent; bequeathed to sister Mrs. Francis Ormond (née Violet Sargent), 1936; bequeathed to her son, Guillaume Francis Ormond, 1955; to nephew, John Francis Ormond; [Christie’s, London, November 12, 1976, no. 60, illus.] [2]; Brian Sewell, London; sold to Joseph F. McCrindle, New York; long-term loan to NCMA, 2007–2008; bequeathed to NCMA, 2008.
[1] Per inscription.
[2] As The Rest on the Flight into Egypt.
