Mary seated wearing a blue dress and red patterned shawl. She holds infant on her lap and both face viewer.
Remainder of title: / LA VIERGE LENFANT. LA VIRGÉN E HIJO.
Additional signature information: 152 Nassau ST. NEW YORK., lower right corner (complete signature line in capitals).
This Currier & Ives print of the Virgin & Child was loosely based on Raphael’s painting, Madonna della Sedia. The Virgin is wearing a fringed shawl and striped headdress and hugs the Christ child who sits on her lap.
