Who created "The Grace, from "Illustrated London News""?

The Grace, from "Illustrated London News" was created by Frederick Goodall in June 14, 1851.

When was "The Grace, from "Illustrated London News"" created?

This artwork was created June 14, 1851.

What medium is "The Grace, from "Illustrated London News""?

The Grace, from "Illustrated London News" is Wood engraving.

Is "The Grace, from "Illustrated London News"" in the public domain?

Yes, The Grace, from "Illustrated London News" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Grace, from "Illustrated London News"

Frederick Goodall

June 14, 1851

Medium

Wood engraving

Dimensions

Image: 6 3/4 × 8 15/16 in. (17.2 × 22.7 cm) Sheet: 7 1/4 × 9 3/16 in. (18.4 × 23.4 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Donato Esposito, 2015

Accession Number

2015.653.30

Tags

BoysGirlsMenWomenCatsInteriorsFoodTablesDining

Art Historical Context

**The Grace**, a wood engraving by Frederick Good published in the *Illustrated London News* on 14, 1851, captures a tender moment of Victorian domestic life. The image depicts a family gathered around a table laden with food—boys, girls, men, women pausing in prayer, with even a cat nearby adding a touch of everyday charm. Measuring about 7 x 9 inches, this intimate interior scene reflects the era's emphasis on piety and familial bonds before a meal. Wood engraving, the medium here, was revolutionary in the 19th century, allowing detailed illustrations to be mass-produced for periodicals lik...

The Grace, from "Illustrated London News"

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