CHARITY After J. VAN EYCKEN Engraved by LIGHTFOOT,1857 Steel Engraving

Verlag: Art Journal

Beschreibung

The print titled CHARITY is a finely detailed steel engraving from 1857, based on the work of J. Van Eycken and engraved by P. Lightfoot. This tender and evocative scene features a group of women and children in an outdoor setting, symbolizing the virtue of charity. At the center, a nurturing mother lovingly cradles and embraces a young child, with others nestled around her, their serene expressions highlighting innocence and dependence. Another woman, seated beside her, gently interacts with an infant, emphasizing the act of care and compassion. The backdrop is framed with wheat stalks, symbolizing abundance and the sustenance provided by acts of kindness. The composition showcases a harmonious blend of maternal love, generosity, and pastoral simplicity. P. Lightfoot s engraving skillfully captures the soft textures of the fabrics, the tenderness of human expressions, and the idyllic rural atmosphere, translating Van Eycken s vision into a work of art that resonates with Victorian ideals of familial and social responsibility. Approx Image Size: 10 x 7 ins - Approx Overall Size With Borders : 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 ins CONDITION: FULL PAGE STEEL ENGRAVING. BLANK ON THE BACK. HEAVY CARD STOCK PAPER OF THE AGE. There is a small tear that reaches border otherwise Image is clear and sharp with beautiful detail. As scanned. This beautiful print would look great matted and framed. Or an art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique publication. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The term "print" is referred to an image on a piece of paper. The print I have for sale, like many antique prints that you see online, originate from an antique book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 4518

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Titel: CHARITY After J. VAN EYCKEN Engraved by ...

Verlag: Art Journal

Einband: no binding

Zustand: very good