Love Faith and Hope.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

Date1855-1856

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 3/8 x 12 3/8in. (16.2 x 31.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 11/16 x 15 3/16in. (29.7 x 38.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionThree women, allegorical figures representing the virtues Love, Faith, and Hope, are seated together in a landscape setting. Love, on the left, is a girl or young woman wearing flowing robes, a brooch, and a wreath of flowers in her hair. She holds two doves in her lap. Faith, in the center, is a mature woman wearing a dark dress and a brocade cloak trimmed with braid. She holds a cross and a chalice. Hope, on the right, wears a gown, cloak, belt, sandals, and a wreath of leaves. An anchor is at her feet. Flowers, including roses, are in the left background. Trees, including palm trees, are in the center. Rocks and a harbor scene including a lighthouse and a sailing ship are in the right background.

Object number1958.38.2

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "LOVE FAITH AND HOPE. / 542."

On verso, inscribed in pencil: upper left, "65746"; upper right, "BOX 30 / #11 [crossed out]"; lower right, "Consv CPC 1987 / Drawer 11"; lower center, accession number.

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