Two illustrations for "The Economy of Human Life" 1834 Frank Howard Printed from one plate, these two images come from a set of twelve. They were made for an illustrated book published in London by John van Voorst in 1834. Each centers on a vignette illustration, with the book's title above, quotes and publication details below. The prints are numbered below the images, p. 154 and p. 154 shows a rural family standing next to an open fireplace, frightened by a snake. Text below: "Warm him in thy bosom and he will requite thee with death." p. 9 shows a sour faced man sitting next to a table
Two illustrations for "The Economy of Human Life" 1834 Frank Howard Printed from one plate, these two images come from a set of twelve. They were made for an illustrated book published in London by John van Voorst in 1834. Each centers on a vignette illustration, with the book's title above, quotes and publication details below. The prints are numbered below the images, p. 154 and p. 154 shows a rural family standing next to an open fireplace, frightened by a snake. Text below: "Warm him in thy bosom and he will requite thee with death." p. 9 shows a sour faced man sitting next to a table. Text below: "He sitteth in his cell repining, and the good that happeneth to another is to him an evil."Related drawings by Howard are in the Museum's collection ((8) and (9)).. Two illustrations for "The Economy of Human Life". Frank Howard (British, London 1805–1866 Liverpool). 1834. Engraving on chine collé, proof. John van Voorst (London). Prints
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