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D5459 - George Murgatroyd Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist - [c1780]-1840
2 - Prints by Woodward (Dated) - 1785-1812
35 - [Patriotic Broadsides] - 13 Aug 1801
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D5459/2/35/1
Former Reference
D5459/3/8
Title
The Soldier's Farewell
Date
13 Aug 1801
Description
A soldier in uniform stands in the doorway of his house, ready to depart. In his left hand he holds a musket, and in his right he holds the hand of his weeping wife. A small boy and girl hold out their hands to him, while on the far left a small boy in uniform stands to attention. Through the open door can be seen a long line of soldiers walking towards the coast.
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
Text begins:
'To you, my dearest Nancy, I entrust my dearest charge - my children:- should I fall in the glorious cause my family will receive succour from the fostering hand of my generous country ... '
Physical Description
Broadside with printed text and hand-coloured print. Size 385 x 250 mm. Portrait.
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A digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related Material
See D5459/2/35 for imprints
Publication Note
BM Sat 10065
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