David Brought Before Saul, from "The Art Journal," opposite p. 100 April 1871 Samuel S. Smith This print was published in a London periodical to publicize the December 1867 winner of the Royal Academy Schools gold medal for best historical painting. Louisa Starr was the first woman to be officially admitted to the schools and also the first to win a gold medal. Her Old Testament subject treats the passage: "And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand" (1 Samuel 17:57). Contemporary critics noted, "the artist acted wisely in not loading the image with numerous figures and accessories," and praised its tone and color.. David Brought Before Saul, from "The Art Journal," opposite p. 100. After Louisa Starr Canziani (British, London 1845-1909 London). April 1871. Etching and engraving. J. S. Virtue & Co.. Samuel S. Smith (British, London? 1810-1879 London). Prints
SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of David Brought Before Saul, from "The Art Journal," opposite p. 100 April 1871 Samuel S. Smith This print was published in a London periodical to publicize the December 1867 winner of the Royal Academy Schools gold medal for best historical painting. Louisa Starr was the first woman to be officially admitted to the schools and also the first to win a gold medal. Her Old Testament subject treats the passage: "And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand" (1 Samuel 17:57). Contemporary critics noted, "the artist acted wisely in not loading the image with numerous figures and accessories," and praised its tone and color.. David Brought Before Saul, from "The Art Journal," opposite p. 100. After Louisa Starr Canziani (British, London 1845-1909 London). April 1871. Etching and engraving. J. S. Virtue & Co.. Samuel S. Smith (British, London? 1810-1879 London). Prints by Piemags/PL Photography Limited is available for licensing today.
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