Framed print of three celestial women in flowing sheer gowns, the embodiment of faith, hope and charity. Women have flowing hair, bare feet and stand huddled together. Mountains in background, Lily of the Valley in foreground. Arch in top border of image resembles a stained glass pane. White outer border. Walnut frame w/ incised lines.
prints (visual works)
paper (fiber product)
printing (process)
allegory (artistic device)
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
mountains
religions (concept)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
women (female humans)
Unidentified Paper
Transfer Printed
Religion
Allegory
Women
Mountain
Lily of the Valley
PICTURE, RELIGIOUS
Printed on bottom: ""THE CHRISTIAN GRACES./ Faith, Hope and Charity./ PUBLISHED ONLY BY THE NATIONAL ART COMPANY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO./ PREMIUM EDITION.""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
National Art Company (Publisher)
Cincinnati, OH, USA
35.375 x 22.25 x 1.125 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.5560
Ohio (United States)
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