The prodigal sons resignation [graphic].

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Title: The prodigal sons resignation [graphic].
Alternative Title: Prodigal son's resignation
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Contributor: Tegg, Thomas, 1776-1846, publisher.
Published / Created: [24 March 1809]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. March 24th, 1809, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Abstract: "George III sits on the throne (right) partly concealed (as in British Museum Satires No. 10709) by a pillar which supports the heavy draperies of a canopy. The Duke of York, wearing shirt, breeches, and boots, kneels before him, with bowed back, a handkerchief held to his face. Beside him and at the King's feet, are his military coat, hat, sword, and a paper: 'Resignation'. He says: "And he arose and went unto his Father, and said Father I have sinned before thee, and I am no longer worthy to be called thy Son". The King covers his face with his hand, saying, "Very Naughty Boy!-Very naughty Boy indeed!! however I forgive you but dont do so any more"."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Sheet trimmed to plate mark on three sides.
Mounted to 28 x 42 cm.
Provenance: Alfred Bowditch Collection; December 1966;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 24.8 x 34.9 cm, on sheet 26.0 x 40 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1809
Etchings England London 1809
Material: etching ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Frederick Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827
Subjects: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 > Caricatures and cartoons
Frederick Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827 > Caricatures and cartoons
England > 1809
England > London > 1809
Riviere & Son > Binding
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley > Ownership
Harvey, Francis > Ownership

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