Charity

Art Historical Context

Created in 1864 by artist and designer Freeman Gage Delamotte and printed by the renowned firm Day & Son, Ltd., of London, *Charity* exemplifies the vibrant possibilities of color lithography during the Victorian era. This medium allowed artists to produce richly hued images that could be widely distributed, bringing art into homes and public spaces far beyond the reach of original paintings. The print’s generous sheet size suggests it was intended as a decorative piece, perhaps for framing or inclusion in an album. The title points to an allegorical subject popular in the nineteenth century,...