A convicted thief sits in prison with his distraught sister who has been acquitted. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1848, after himself.

  • Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878.
Date:
1848
Reference:
26040i
Part of:
The drunkard's children
  • Pictures
  • Online

Available online

view A convicted thief sits in prison with his distraught sister who has been acquitted. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1848, after himself.

Public Domain Mark

You can use this work for any purpose without restriction under copyright law. Read more about this licence.

Credit

A convicted thief sits in prison with his distraught sister who has been acquitted. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1848, after himself. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Selected images from this work

View 1 image

About this work

Publication/Creation

1848

Physical description

1 print : etching, with watercolour ; image 22 x 33.7 cm.

Lettering

The drunkard's children. plate VI. the drunkard's son is sentenced to transportation for life; the daughter, suspected of participation in the robbery is acquitted. the brother and sister part for ever in this world

Reference

Wellcome Collection 26040i

Type/Technique

Languages

Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores

Permanent link