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D5459 - George Murgatroyd Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist - [c1780]-1840
2 - Prints by Woodward (Dated) - 1785-1812
3 - [Two Prints] - 1 Mar 1792
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D5459/2/3/1
Former Reference
D5459/3/49
Title
The Dutiful Grandson
Date
[1 Mar 1792]
Description
The design is contained within a circle. An interior scene of a sparsely furnished room with plaster coming off the walls. On the right is an old woman wearing glasses sitting in a striped armchair. She is threading a needle and has a white garment on her lap. Facing her is a young boy sitting on a wooden chair, with his hands in his lap. A cat sits on the floor between them.
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Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Artist
Woodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive Creator
George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further Information
Design'd by G.M. Woodward
The dialogue beneath the design reads:
"I wish from my heart - one of us three was hanged - I don't mean you poor Puss - nor do I mean myself."
The date is based on the imprint of the companion print.
Physical Description
Hand-coloured print. Size 265 x 216mm. Portrait.
Copies
A digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Publication Note
BM Sat 8222.
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