The Sign of the Cross
Marion and Co. Ltd
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood, glass & paper
Measurements
290 x 220 mm; 500 mm (Height); 380 mm (Width)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 286246
Summary
Print, photographic, The Sign of the Cross. Print by W. and D. Downey's Art Studies, published by Marion and Co., London and entitled 'The Sign of the Cross'. A woman wearing classical drapes stands looking into infinity holding up a crucufix on her right hand. A man is on one knee before her, clasping his hands and wearing a costume in the shape of Roman armour, with a drape. A goblet and ewer are on the floor beside him. In a moulded oak frame with a gilt inner edge.
Marks and inscriptions
THE SIGN OF THE CROSS (printed under image)
Makers and roles
Marion and Co. Ltd, engraver and publisher William Downey and Daniel Downey (fl.c.1860-early 1900s) [photographers], London and Newcastle upon Tyne, art studio