Two illustrations for "The Economy of Human Life"
Printed from one plate, these two images come from a set of twelve. They were made for an illustrated book published in London by John van Voorst in 1834. Each centers on a vignette illustration, with the book's title above, quotes and publication details below.
The prints are numbered below the images, p. 66 and p. 9.
p. 66 shows an elderly man seated in an armchair giviing food to two children who stand to either side. Text below: "He assisteth the poor in their trouble; he rejoiceth in furthering the prosperity of all men."
p. 9 shows a widow accompanied by two children who kneels to implore aid from a portly man seated next to a table at right, a woman standing behind him. Text below: "When the fatherless call upon thee...when the widow's heart is sunk, and she imploreth thy assistance with tears of sorrow...oh pity her affliction and extend thy hand to those who have none to help them."
Related drawings by Howard are in the Museum's collection (66.542.37(14) and 66.542.37(15)).
The prints are numbered below the images, p. 66 and p. 9.
p. 66 shows an elderly man seated in an armchair giviing food to two children who stand to either side. Text below: "He assisteth the poor in their trouble; he rejoiceth in furthering the prosperity of all men."
p. 9 shows a widow accompanied by two children who kneels to implore aid from a portly man seated next to a table at right, a woman standing behind him. Text below: "When the fatherless call upon thee...when the widow's heart is sunk, and she imploreth thy assistance with tears of sorrow...oh pity her affliction and extend thy hand to those who have none to help them."
Related drawings by Howard are in the Museum's collection (66.542.37(14) and 66.542.37(15)).
Artwork Details
- Title: Two illustrations for "The Economy of Human Life"
- Artist: Frank Howard (British, London 1805–1866 Liverpool)
- Author: Robert Dodsley (British, 1703–1764)
- Publisher: John van Voorst (London)
- Date: 1834
- Medium: Engraving on chine collé, proof
- Dimensions: Plate (two images): 7 × 8 9/16 in. (17.8 × 21.7 cm)
Sheet: 8 5/8 × 11 7/8 in. (21.9 × 30.2 cm) - Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1966
- Object Number: 66.542.37(13)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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