The Prodigal Son feasted on his Return
Satirical Print
02/07/1792 (published)
02/07/1792 (published)
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Caricature print showing, in contemporary dress, the Prodigal Son and his family around the dining table, with menservants bringing food and an orchestra playing in a gallery to the far right.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Engraving, coloured by hand |
| Brief description | The Prodigal Son feasted on his Return. One of five satirical prints, London, published by C. Sheppard, 2 July 1792. |
| Physical description | Caricature print showing, in contemporary dress, the Prodigal Son and his family around the dining table, with menservants bringing food and an orchestra playing in a gallery to the far right. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Pubd. as the Act directs 2 July 1792 by C. Sheppard No.15 St. Peters Hill Docts, Comms. London' (Lettered with a title and) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs. A. Cookson |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1953 London: HMSO, 1963 |
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| Accession number | E.234-1953 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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