Filial piety! [graphic].

[London] : Pubd. Nov'r 25 1788 by S.W. Fores No. 3 Piccadilly, [25 November 1788]

1 print : etching ; sheet 24.5 x 33.9 cm

laid paper

Temporary local subject terms: Pictures amplifying subject: The Prodigal Son -- Clergy: Elderly Bishop -- Medical: invalid.

"The Prince of Wales in a drunken frolic enters the King's bedroom, followed by Hanger and Sheridan. The King (right) lies under a tent-shaped canopy with curtains; he turns his head from his son, looking down with an expression of misery; his right arm is outstretched as if to ward off the intruders. By his bedside, between the Prince and the King, sits an elderly bishop, exclaiming in horror; in his hand is a paper inscribed 'A Prayer Restoration of Health Amen'. The Prince has overturned a circular table, a Communion cup lies on the ground. He reels drunkenly with folded arms, saying, '"Damme, come along, I'll see if the Old Fellow's------or not" --'. Hanger and Sheridan are dancing with glee. Hanger, wearing his hat, holds a bottle in both hands; Sheridan waves his hat. On the wall is a picture of 'The Prodigal Son', partly obscured by the label issuing from the Prince's mouth."--British museum online catalogue.

English

February 25, 2008

Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, v. 6, no. 7378