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Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D5459/2/34/5 |
Former Reference | D5459/2/155 |
Title | The Epicure's Prayer |
Date | 20 May 1801 |
Description | A very large man, with a high complexion and protruding stomach, kneels on a cushion, facing left towards a wheel-chair. He is wearing a waistcoat and a cap, and has his hands on his stomach. Available on CD 162. |
Level | Item |
Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
Artist | Woodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809) |
Archive Creator | George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer |
Further Information | Pubd May 20 1801 by R Ackermann No 101 Strand
Text begins: 'O THOU that rulest the Roast, mighty EPICURUS, look down upon they fervent Worshipper, sharpen my Appetite, give me plenty of Viands, and a good Digestion ... ' |
Physical Description | Broadside with printed text and hand-coloured print. Size (whole sheet) 449 x 274 mm. Portrait. |
Copies | A digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office. |
Related Material | See D5459/2/34 for imprint of the text |
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