Antique Religious Lithograph on Tin – Saint Anne Teaching the Virgin Mary

Description :
This antique devotional artwork depicts Saint Anne guiding the young Virgin Mary through scripture in a richly detailed, chromolithographed scene. The image is printed directly on a thin sheet of tin, a technique popular in late 19th to early 20th-century religious art for its durability and vibrant color retention. Halos signify the sanctity of the figures, and the setting includes classical architecture and symbolic items like lilies and books. The piece is framed in a wide, weathered wooden frame painted in a distressed gray finish. Though there is no glass, the tin medium itself serves as a durable surface. Surface creases and wear throughout reflect its authentic age and devotional use.

Era:
Circa 1890s–1910s

Style:
Catholic Devotional / Victorian Religious Art

Technique:
Chromolithograph printed directly on tinplate, hand-colored, set in a wooden frame without glass

Tools Used:
Lithographic press, pigment brushes, tin shears, miter saw, and wood joinery tools

History:
Likely displayed in a Catholic home, chapel, or parochial school; tin-based sacred prints were favored for their longevity and vivid imagery

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown; consistent with devotional works from firms like Benziger Brothers or other European-American religious printers

Measurements:
22 ¾" W x 29" T x ⅞" D

Suggested Weight:
8–10 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
28" L x 34" W x 4" H (ensure padding against bending or frame impact)

Item Number : P15372

Category : Art

Brand : UK