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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/68
Former ReferenceD5459/1/15
Title[Gravedigger]
Date[1780-1799]
DescriptionA gravedigger is frightened by a monster appearing on top of a tomb. The gravedigger, on the left, wears a blue coat, red neck scarf and round hat. In his left hand he holds a lantern and a spade has fallen from his right hand. A pick lies on the ground between his feet. The monster, sitting on a tomb on the right, is white, with a dog-like face, pointed teeth, yellow eyes and human ears. Its body is doubled-up and instead of arms it has small wings. It is night-time and the gravedigger's lantern shines with a yellow light. Available on CD 158.
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationWoodward drew a number of pictures of the supernatural, some of which were engraved by Richard Newton for the publisher Holland in the 1790s.
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 171 x 126 mm. Portrait.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
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