A Woman Seeks Refuge from a Mob at a Church Altar

John Leech, 1817 - 1864



A Woman Seeks Refuge from a Mob at a Church Altar

John Leech 1817 - 1864

Summary

On the right is a lady, kneeling and holding onto a cross on what appears to be an altar, her head is turned, looking behind her, were there is a group of men. The one in front has a scowl on his face, he is facing the lady. His left arm is out stretched behind him. He is wearing a large, feathered hat. There are two people stood on his right, and a few stood behind him, all facing towards the lady.


Object Name

A Woman Seeks Refuge from a Mob at a Church Altar

Creators Name

John Leech

Date Created

unknown

Dimensions

support (sight): 12.2cm x 11cm

accession number

1883.12/4/F

Place of creation

Europe

Support

paper (buff)

Medium

pencil

Credit

Purchased

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