Hope, Faith, Charity engraving c1858. John Thomas statues.

by The Illustrated London News

Antique print of Hope, Faith and Charity, c1858.

Original engraving illustrating the Royal Academy in London exhibit of three fine sculptures by sculptor-architect John Thomas for a mausoleum in the Necropolis in Glasgow. Published c.1858 in The Illustrated London News, with fine later colour highlighted against a black background.

This famous group of statues represents the greatest of all virtues, Faith, Hope, and Love (which is more often now referred to as Charity. This is a beautifully coloured half-framed engraving.

Mounted between 'antique white' high quality conservation ragmat boards, with window surrounded by single gold line highlighting the image... Ready for choice of frame, the window size is185 x 235mm (7.25 x 9.25 inches). External mount size (window for framing) 325 x 375mm (12.75 x 14.75 inches)