From Hand to Mouth

DESCRIPTION: This image is an engraving titled "From Hand to Mouth" by the Scottish artist Thomas Faed, originally published in 1879. The scene depicts a Victorian-era family struggling with poverty, aiming to portray resilience and class attitudes of the time. The title is a common phrase referring to living with just enough food or money to survive day-to-day, a theme represented by the figures in the illustration. This particular engraving was produced by J. M. Johnstone based on Faed's original painting. STYLE:Facsimile COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 24 x 18 CREATORS: J. M. Johnstone after Thomas Faed PUBLICATION: Magazine of Art PUBLISHER: DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Works of Art PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.