'Providence', 1794. Artist: Benjamin Smith

'Providence', 1794. Artist: Benjamin Smith

1-619-430 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'Providence', 1794. Allegorical image of Providence, showing the figure of Providence resting on clouds, flanked by putti. The lower putti struggle to support an overflowing cornucopia.The original painting was presented to the City of London by Alderman John Boydell. From the council chamber of the Guildhall, City of London.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Benjamin Smith, attributed to: British, English: Artist, engraver, printmaker
After
  1. John Francis Rigaud: French: Artist, painter

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Allegory

Category Hierarchy

Society & Culture Art & Literature

Artistic Representations Allegories


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2029x3094
File Size : 18,392kb


Aliases

  1. 3713
  1. 0220004063
  1. 1-619-430
  1. 1619430
  1. 3713

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