A prisoner lies dying in his bed, his life ruined by early frivolity. Etching by G. Cruikshank, 1848, after himself.

  • Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878.
Date:
1848
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26033i
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The drunkard's children
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1848

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1 print : etching, with white heightening ; image 21.9 x 32.9 cm.

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The drunkard's children. plate VII. early dissipation has destroyed the neglected boy - the wretched convict droops, and dies

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Wellcome Collection 26033i

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