The Prodigal Son taking Leave
Satirical Print
02/07/1792 (published)
02/07/1792 (published)
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Caricature print showing, in contemporary dress, the Prodigal Son on horseback taking leave of his family. His manservant rides behind him. His father talks to him, his brother frowns behind his father and his mother is shown walking away weeping to the right. In the background a black slave is shown carrying a round object. A woman is shown looking through a window to the far right.
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Materials and techniques | Engraving, coloured by hand |
Brief description | The Prodigal Son taking Leave. One of five satirical prints, London, published by C. Sheppard, 2 July 1792. |
Physical description | Caricature print showing, in contemporary dress, the Prodigal Son on horseback taking leave of his family. His manservant rides behind him. His father talks to him, his brother frowns behind his father and his mother is shown walking away weeping to the right. In the background a black slave is shown carrying a round object. A woman is shown looking through a window 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.230-1953 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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