Captain Thomas Coram

Description: Captain Thomas Coram Capt. Thos. Coram, who after 17 Years unwearied application, obtained the Charter of the Foundling Hospital To the Governors & Guardians of the Hospital, this Print is humbly dedicated by their obedient humble Servt. R. Cribb. Stipple engraving published in Holborn by 'R. Cribb' in 1796. Captain Thomas Coram (c. 1668 _?_1751) was a successful merchant in London and a great philanthropist. Coram was appalled by the many abandoned, homeless children living in the streets of London and in 1739 he obtained a Royal Charter granted by George II establishing a "hospital for the maintenance and education of exposed and deserted young children." In 1742-1745, the Foundling Hospital was erected in Lamb's Conduit Fields, Bloomsbury. It is said to be the world's first incorporated charity. William Hogarth was among the first governors of the hospital. He painted a famous portrait of Thomas Coram in 1740, now Foundling Museum, London, which this engraving is taken from, and, together with some of his fellow artists, decorated the Governors' Court Room. He contributed paintings for the benefit of the Foundation, and the Foundling Hospital became the first art gallery open to the public. Faint foxing in the margins. SHIPPING RETURNS PAYMENT Shipping is by Australia Post. Handling time is 1 Business Day. Express and Registered post offered by arrangement. Returns excepted if returned within 30 days. Buyer pays return postage. Paypal ABOUT OUR COMPANY Sebra Prints opened in August 2003 out of a passion for antique prints, and a desire to offer good quality, original prints, across a wide range of topics. We specialise in antique engravings and lithographs from 17th,18th and 19th centuries as well as some early 20th century works. We cover a huge range of styles, artists and subject matter. © Copyright 2017

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