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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/3/26
Former ReferenceD5459/2/34
TitleA Glee
Date[1809]
DescriptionThree men sit round a table, upon which are glasses, a punch-bowl, a bottle, and a box of tobacco. Above the scene is written: 'HOW SHALL WE MORTALS SPEND OUR HOURS?'
Seated on the left is a young man gazing heaven-wards, above whose head is written: 'In Love'. Next to him is a a military man, smoking a pipe. He wearing a cocked hat, a coat with gold braiding and an eye-patch. Over his head is written 'In War'. The last figure is dishevelled and sits drunkenly in his chair. Over his head is written: 'In Drinking'.
Available on CD 165.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Engraver: Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further Information221

Woodward Del : Rowlandson Scul

Price One Shilling Col'dPub by Thos Tegg 111 Cheapside

Date based on BM Sat 11141
Physical DescriptionHand-coloured print. Size 377 x 246 mm.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Publication NoteBM Sat 11141
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A Glee

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