Two illustrations for "The Economy of Human Life"

John van Voorst|Frank Howard|Robert Dodsley

1834 · Engraving on chine collé, proof · Drawings and Prints

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. 37 and p. 166. p. 37 shows a couple seated next to a tree holding hands. Text below: "Oh! cherish her as a blessing sent thee from Heaven. Let the kindness of thy behaviour endear thee to her heart." p. 166 shows a wounded knight seated on the ground, supported by a companion who covers his face in grief. Text below: "He hath not spent his life ill who knoweth to die well; neither can he have lost all his time, who employeth the last portion of it in honour." Related drawings by Howard are in the Museum's collection (66.542.37(5) and 66.542.37(6)).

Artist

John van Voorst|Frank Howard|Robert Dodsley

Date

1834

Medium

Engraving on chine collé, proof

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1966