Light and Darkness (after George Smith)
William Ridgway (fl.1855-1885)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1871
Materials
paper
Measurements
740 x 970 mm
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 286688
Summary
Engraving, Light and Darkness (after George Smith) by William Ridgway (fl.1855-1885). Published by the Art Union of London, 1871. Entitled 'Light and Darkness/to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet unto the way of peace. Lu. 1. v 79.' The interior of a fairly poor house is shown with a blind woman sitting reading the bible. Other people sit around and listen sympathetically.
Marks and inscriptions
Light and Darkness/to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet unto the way of peace. Lu. 1. v 79.
Makers and roles
William Ridgway (fl.1855-1885), engraver (printmaker) George Smith (London1829 - London 1901), artist Art Union of London., engraver and publisher