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D5459 - George Murgatroyd Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist - [c1780]-1840
2 - Prints by Woodward (Dated) - 1785-1812
34 - [Prayers] - 1801-1802
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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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