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1. Charles reveling at a masquerade [art original]
- Creator:
- Dodd, Daniel, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1752 and 1793]
- Call Number:
- Drawings D639 no. 8 Box D117
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The eighth drawing in a series of twelve that follow a tradition of producing a series on modern morals, a tradition established earlier in the 18th century by artists such as William Hogarth. In this series, twin brothers are bestowed an equal fortune. One brother, Edward, husbands his wealth and on his death, passes on his fortune; whilst the other brother, Charles, squanders his, leaving his family destitute and In this eighth drawing, Charles is dressed in costume at a crowded masquerade with other elaborately dressed party goers in an elegant ballroom
- Description:
- Title from pencil notation below title., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '8' in ink in the upper right., Date range based on artist's active dates., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Topic):
- Allegorical drawings, Ballrooms, Costumes, Masquerades, and Parables
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Charles reveling at a masquerade [art original]
2. Charles thrown into prison [art original]
- Creator:
- Dodd, Daniel, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1752 and 1793]
- Call Number:
- Drawings D639 no. 10 Box D117
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The tenth drawing in a series of twelve that follow a tradition of producing a series on modern morals, a tradition established earlier in the 18th century by artists such as William Hogarth. In this series, twin brothers are bestowed an equal fortune. One brother, Edward, husbands his wealth and on his death, passes on his fortune; whilst the other brother, Charles, squanders his, leaving his family destitute and In this tenth drawing, Charles is confronted by two fellow prisoners as he enters his prison cell. The guard on the left looks in as he holds his key on the lock. The cell contains a single bed, a broken chair, a broken jug, a broadside posted to the wall along with graffiti including the initials "G.B."
- Description:
- Title from pencil notation below title., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '10' in ink in the upper right., Date range based on artist's active dates., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Topic):
- Allegorical drawings, Cells (Rooms & spaces), Debt, Graffiti, Prison guards, Prisoners, Prisons, Parables, and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Charles thrown into prison [art original]
3. Edward concludes a treaty [...] and makes a settlement on a lady [art original]
- Creator:
- Dodd, Daniel, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1752 and 1793]
- Call Number:
- Drawings D639 no. 7 Box D117
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The seventh drawing in a series of twelve that follow a tradition of producing a series on modern morals, a tradition established earlier in the 18th century by artists such as William Hogarth. In this series, twin brothers are bestowed an equal fortune. One brother, Edward, husbands his wealth and on his death, passes on his fortune; whilst the other brother, Charles, squanders his, leaving his family destitute and In this seventh drawing, four well-dressed men conduct business around a table as a lawyer writes a long document. On the back wall is "Bowles New Map of England and Wales" beside a tall secretary with books in the top cabinet and a folding desk above drawers. Other book shelves hang from the wall behind the door on the left and large volumes and ledgers are piled on the floor before the secretary
- Description:
- Title from pencil notation, partially legible, below title., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '7' in ink in the upper right., Date range based on artist's active dates., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Topic):
- Allegorical drawings, Business & finance, Contracts, Law offices, and Parables
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Edward concludes a treaty [...] and makes a settlement on a lady [art original]
4. Edward dies and leaves a handsome fortune for his family [art original]
- Creator:
- Dodd, Daniel, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1752 and 1793]
- Call Number:
- Drawings D639 no. 11 Box D117
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The eleventh drawing in a series of twelve that follow a tradition of producing a series on modern morals, a tradition established earlier in the 18th century by artists such as William Hogarth. In this series, twin brothers are bestowed an equal fortune. One brother, Edward, husbands his wealth and on his death, passes on his fortune; whilst the other brother, Charles, squanders his, leaving his family destitute and In this eleventh drawing, Edward is shown on his death bed, his grieving widow at his bedside, their two children at her knee. The elegant bedroom is decorated with a mirror and clock on the wall beside a tall secretary with a bust on top. Two men sit at a table as they look on the scene with sombre faces; one of the men is engaged in writing a long document (Edward's will).
- Description:
- Title from pencil notation below title., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '11' in ink in the upper right., Date range based on artist's active dates., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Topic):
- Allegorical drawings, Cabinets (Case furniture), Canopy beds, Deathbeds, Families, Grief, Lawyers, Prisoners, Prisons, and Parables
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Edward dies and leaves a handsome fortune for his family [art original]
5. Edward elected Member of Parliament [art original]
- Creator:
- Dodd, Daniel, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1752 and 1793]
- Call Number:
- Drawings D639 no. 9 Box D117
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The ninth drawing in a series of twelve that follow a tradition of producing a series on modern morals, a tradition established earlier in the 18th century by artists such as William Hogarth. In this series, twin brothers are bestowed an equal fortune. One brother, Edward, husbands his wealth and on his death, passes on his fortune; whilst the other brother, Charles, squanders his, leaving his family destitute and In this ninth drawing, Edward is seated in a sedan chair covered in laurel leaves as he is carried in triumph down a city street by cheering crowds of happy citizens, one whom carries a flag with the words "Library & Free Election".
- Description:
- Title from pencil notation below title., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '9' in ink in the upper right., Date range based on artist's active dates., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Topic):
- Allegorical drawings, Crowds, Sedan chairs, Parables, and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Edward elected Member of Parliament [art original]
6. Twin brothers who equally shared the gifts of Fortune [art original]
- Creator:
- Dodd, Daniel, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1752 and 1793]
- Call Number:
- Drawings D639 no. 1 Box D117
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The first drawing in a series of twelve on modern morals, a tradition established earlier in the 18th century by artists such as William Hogarth. In this series, twin brothers are bestowed an equal fortune. One brother, Edward, husbands his wealth and on his death, passes on his fortune; whilst the other brother, Charles, squanders his, leaving his family destitute and In this first drawing, blind Fortune stands on a wheel with large bags in each hand. The brother on the left, Edward, kneels as he accepts the gift from Fortune. Behind him in the mid-distance a couple is shown depositing coins in the hat of a beggar while in the far distance is a church. The brother on the right, Charles, stands arrogantly with his left hand on his hip as he accepts his good fortune. On the right in the mid-distance a couple is shown riding in an elegant carriage; in the distance is a large house with grain (?) pouring from the loft unattended
- Description:
- Title from pencil notes below image., Text in faint pencil above image: Twelve prints representing the contrast between virtuous harmony and vicious extravagance., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '1' in ink in the upper right., Date range based on artist's active dates., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Topic):
- Fortune, Allegorical drawings, Brothers, Parables, and Wealth
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Twin brothers who equally shared the gifts of Fortune [art original]
7. [Charles dies in debt leaving his family destitute] [art original]
- Creator:
- Dodd, Daniel, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1752 and 1793]
- Call Number:
- Drawings D639 no. 12 Box D117
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The twelfth drawing in a series of twelve that follow a tradition of producing a series on modern morals, a tradition established earlier in the 18th century by artists such as William Hogarth. In this series, twin brothers are bestowed an equal fortune. One brother, Edward, husbands his wealth and on his death, passes on his fortune; whilst the other brother, Charles, squanders his, leaving his family destitute and In this twelfth drawing, Charles is in a coffin in his parlor. His wife cries into her handkerchief as two men with looks of pity point to the long sheet of paper with his list of debts. Her two children cling to her with fear and sadness. Two other men go about the room putting tags on the urns and other furnishings in preparation for their sale. The pistol on the sofa suggests Charles's suicide
- Description:
- Title from pencil notation below title., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '12' in ink in the upper right., Date range based on artist's active dates., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Topic):
- Allegorical drawings, Coffins, Families, Grief, Handguns, Lawyers, Mirrors, Parlors, and Parables
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Charles dies in debt leaving his family destitute] [art original]
8. [Charles drinks with friends] [art original]
- Creator:
- Dodd, Daniel, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1752 and 1793]
- Call Number:
- Drawings D639 no. 4 Box D117
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The third drawing in a series of twelve on modern morals, a tradition established earlier in the 18th century by artists such as William Hogarth. In this series, twin brothers are bestowed an equal fortune. One brother, Edward, husbands his wealth and on his death, passes on his fortune; whilst the other brother, Charles, squanders his, leaving his family destitute and In this fourth drawing, Charles is partying with friends. Seated at a table with a tray of wine glasses and a platter of fruit, Charles holds a woman on his lap as two other women sit at the table with wine in hand. Another gentleman stands beside the lady in the back looking down at her with affection. A black servant stands with hat in hand and his other hand in his waistcoat. Two paintings on the wall amplify the subject, one of which shows Cupid with a bare breasted woman and the other, Leda and the swan. On the left wall is an ornate mirror
- Description:
- Title devised by cataloger., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '4' in ink in the upper right., Date range based on artist's active dates., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Topic):
- Blacks, Allegorical drawings, Couples, Eating & drinking, Parables, Parlors, Servants, and Wine
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Charles drinks with friends] [art original]
9. [Charles gambles away his fortune] [art original]
- Creator:
- Dodd, Daniel, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1752 and 1793]
- Call Number:
- Drawings D639 no. 6 Box D117
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The sixth drawing in a series of twelve that follow a tradition of producing a series on modern morals, a tradition established earlier in the 18th century by artists such as William Hogarth. In this series, twin brothers are bestowed an equal fortune. One brother, Edward, husbands his wealth and on his death, passes on his fortune; whilst the other brother, Charles, squanders his, leaving his family destitute and In this sixth drawing, three men play at dice in a room at a club. The man seated at the table (left) and the man standing with his back to the wall both have piles of coins in front of them. Charles with a worried look stands at the table as he throws the dice. Another pair of men play cards at the table on the right. On the walls are pictures of a ship on a river along the shore with a tower, a painting of a race horse, and pastoral scene
- Description:
- Title devised by cataloger., Text in faint pencil below image: Charles [illegible text]., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '6' in ink in the upper right., Date range based on artist's active dates., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Topic):
- Allegorical drawings, Card games, Gambling, and Parables
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Charles gambles away his fortune] [art original]
