The Plague of London: The Decision of Faith
Frederic James Shields 1833 - 1911
Summary
Monochrome drawing of a man seated in the corner of a room at a desk in prayer, depicted in great detail. The figure is seen in three-quarter view to the left, a book laid open before him, with his left hand lifting the corner of a page in the book, the right hand raised with the palm open, his eyes closed and head tilted back. Also on the desk are a Bill of Mortality and a sheet headed with the symbol of the skull and cross-bones. The scene is characterised by dramatic contrasts of light and dark, in particular the face and raised hand of the figure seen against the shadowy wall of the room.
Object Name
The Plague of London: The Decision of Faith
Creators Name
Date Created
1863
Dimensions
support: 12cm x 8.9cm
accession number
1912.26
Collection Group
fine art
on paper, unique
British
Manchester artists
illustration
Place of creation
England
Support
paper
Medium
pencil
ink (black)
Legal
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