Faith

Faith

Frederic Lord Leighton, P. R. A. (1830-1896)

1895

Oil on canvas

H 61 x W 49.5 cm

Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington

Accession no. HAG240.

Given by Mr J. H. Barnes, Esq.

Dressed in a white classical robe, with flowers twined in her hair, this incarnation of faith, pure, yearning, eyes turned up to the heavens, was modelled for Leighton by Mary Lloyd.

  • Mary Lloyd (Leighton's model), discussed by Angela Bolger

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