A series of six drawings illustrating the story of The prodigal son. The six scenes include: The prodigal son receives his patrimony; the prodigal son takes leave of his father; the prodigal son drinking and reveling in the company of harlots; the prodigal son destitute, seated in the countryside watching pigs eat at a trough; the prodigal son returns to his father's home and is embraced, at harvest time; the prodigal son at a feasting at the family table, in celebration of his return. Musicians play their instruments in the gallery above
Alternative Title:
Prodigal son
Description:
Title devised by cataloger., Attributed to Robert Dighton., Oval images (11.0 x 15.3 cm) drawn on rectangular sheets laid paper (12.5 x 16.5 cm), one with a partial watermark, tipped-in to 19th century album leaves; bound in later (probably 20th century) antique-style half morocco over marbled boards, with red morocco title 'Prodigal Son' to spine., and For further information, consult library staff.
The fifth 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 fifth drawing, Edward sits in a parlor holding the hand of a young lady as she looks down demurely. Behind the couple, an older woman sits on a sofa sewing, her basket at the table before her. In addition to the fashionable sofa and chairs, the room is decorated with an ornate mirror with swags on the wall behind. On the wall to the left is a marble mantel with a Buddha and other decorative china
Description:
Title devised by cataloger., Text in faint pencil below image: Edward [illegible text]., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '5' 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, Buddhas, Courtship, Mirrors, Parables, Parlors, and Sewing
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 third drawing, Edward is shown at a tea table with another man and woman. The room is more simply decorated than his brother's. On the wall is a single mirror (Baroque style), on either side of which hang a man's hat and a woman's cloak and hat. A little dog stands with its paws on Edward's leg. Through the window on the right is slight view of a tree and field
Description:
Title devised by cataloger., Text in faint pencil below image: Edward [illegible text]., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '3' 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, Couples, Dogs, Tea parties, Parables, and Parlors
Plate 5. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A scene in Bridewell prison with Moll Hackabout and the other inmates beating hemp under the supervision of a stern warder holding a cane. Moll is still dressed in her finery, but a one-eyed female attendant fingers the lace lappet hanging from her cap and her serving-woman sits before her on Moll's elegant shoes; next to her a fellow inmate picks vermin off her clothes. Next to Moll is a gambler, a torn playing card on the floor in front of him; behind her, a man stands with his hands in a pillory on which hangs a sign "Better to Work than Stand thus." Further down the wall is a whipping post with the words "The Wages of Idleness." On shudder against the back wall is an effigy of Sir John Gonson ("Sr. J G").
Alternative Title:
Moll Hackabout and her fellow inmates at work in Bridewell prison
Description:
Title, date, and state from Paulson. and State with black Latin cross added (in 2nd state) in the middle, below design and many changes to the design. See Paulson.
Plate 5. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A scene in Bridewell prison with Moll Hackabout and the other inmates beating hemp under the supervision of a stern warder holding a cane. Moll is still dressed in her finery, but a one-eyed female attendant fingers the lace lappet hanging from her cap and her serving-woman sits before her on Moll's elegant shoes; next to her a fellow inmate picks vermin off her clothes. Next to Moll is a gambler, a torn playing card on the floor in front of him; behind her, a man stands with his hands in a pillory on which hangs a sign "Better to Work than Stand thus." Further down the wall is a whipping post with the words "The Wages of Idleness." On shudder against the back wall is an effigy of Sir John Gonson ("Sr. J G").
Alternative Title:
Moll Hackabout and her fellow inmates at work in Bridewell prison
Description:
Title, date, and state from Paulson., State with black Latin cross added (in 2nd state) in the middle, below design and many changes to the design. See Paulson., 1 print : etching with engraving on laid paper ; plate mark 31.2 x 38.8 cm, on sheet 46 x 59 cm., and Plate 5 in the album: Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Plate 5. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A scene in Bridewell prison with Moll Hackabout and the other inmates beating hemp under the supervision of a stern warder holding a cane. Moll is still dressed in her finery, but a one-eyed female attendant fingers the lace lappet hanging from her cap and her serving-woman sits before her on Moll's elegant shoes; next to her a fellow inmate picks vermin off her clothes. Next to Moll is a gambler, a torn playing card on the floor in front of him; behind her, a man stands with his hands in a pillory on which hangs a sign "Better to Work than Stand thus." Further down the wall is a whipping post with the words "The Wages of Idleness." On shudder against the back wall is an effigy of Sir John Gonson ("Sr. J G").
Alternative Title:
Moll Hackabout and her fellow inmates at work in Bridewell prison
Description:
Title, date, and state from Paulson., State with black Latin cross added (in 2nd state) in the middle, below design and many changes to the design. See Paulson., and On page 61 in volume 1. Plate trimmed to: 31.2 x 38.5 cm.
"Paul before Felix, showing St. Paul on trial before Felix, governor of Caesarea; the Saint to right, Felix and two priests on a dais, one sitting, asleep, beside the governor, two clerks in front of the bench at which St Paul stands, a figure with the Roman standard and a scroll to left, a soldier to right and two figures carrying fascae either side of the dais ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled
Description:
Title, publisher and state from Paulson., Added title from caption below image., Quotation from Acts 24-25 engraved below image: And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and Judgment to come, Felix trembled., Text below quotation: From the original painting in Lincoln's Inn Hall painted by Wm. Hogarth., State with publication line in lower left and printmaker's statement in lower right., and Copy of Hogarth's print of the same title, with fewer figures and distinquished because it is not the reverse of the original painting.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Name):
Paul, the Apostle, Saint,
Subject (Topic):
Biblical events, Judicial proceedings, and Parables
"Paul before Felix, showing St Paul on trial before Felix, governor of Caesarea; Paul to left with arms raised, Felix sitting with his wife Drusilla and two priests on a dais at centre, one sitting uncomfortably with his chin in his hand, two clerks in front of the bench at which St Paul stands; to right, the orator Tertullus holding a scroll and leaning on a lectern; a soldier to left and two figures carrying fascae either side of the dais."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled
Description:
Title, publisher and state from Paulson., Added title from caption below image., Quotation from Acts 24-25 engraved below image: And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and Judgment to come, Felix trembled., Text below quotation: From the original painting in Lincoln's Inn Hall, painted by Wm. Hogarth., State 3 distinquished by the presence of a lengthy quotation from Joseph Warton's Essay on the genius and writings of Pope (1756) in bottom corners., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Ms. note in pencil in Mr. Steevens's hand above print: See Mr. Nichols's book 3d edit, p. 323., and On page 161 in volume 2. Sheet trimmed to: .
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
Israel and Caesarea.
Subject (Name):
Paul, the Apostle, Saint
Subject (Topic):
Biblical events, Courtrooms, Judicial proceedings, Soldiers, Roman, and Parables
"Paul before Felix, showing St Paul on trial before Felix, governor of Caesarea; Paul to left with arms raised, Felix sitting with his wife Drusilla and two priests on a dais at centre, one sitting uncomfortably with his chin in his hand, two clerks in front of the bench at which St Paul stands; to right, the orator Tertullus holding a scroll and leaning on a lectern; a soldier to left and two figures carrying fascae either side of the dais."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled
Description:
Title and state from Paulson., Added title from caption below image, which is a quotation from Acts 24-25., and Leaf 35 in: Album of William Hogarth prints.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
Israel and Caesarea.
Subject (Name):
Paul, the Apostle, Saint
Subject (Topic):
Biblical events, Courtrooms, Judicial proceedings, Soldiers, Roman, and Parables
