The prodigal sons resignation [graphic].

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Title: The prodigal sons resignation [graphic].
Alternative Title: Prodigal son's resignation
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker.
Contributor: Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Frederick Augustus,--Prince, Duke of York and Albany,--1763-1827--Caricatures and cartoons.
George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820--Caricatures and cartoons.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Tegg, Thomas, 1776-1845, publisher.
Copyright Date: [24 March 1809]
Abstract: "George III sits on the throne (right) partly concealed (as in British Museum Satires No. 10709) by a pillar which supports the heavy draperies of a canopy. The Duke of York, wearing shirt, breeches, and boots, kneels before him, with bowed back, a handkerchief held to his face. Beside him and at the King's feet, are his military coat, hat, sword, and a paper: 'Resignation'. He says: "And he arose and went unto his Father, and said Father I have sinned before thee, and I am no longer worthy to be called thy Son". The King covers his face with his hand, saying, "Very Naughty Boy!-Very naughty Boy indeed!! however I forgive you but dont do so any more"."--British Museum online catalogue.
Description: Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Title etched below image.
Extent: 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored, ; plate mark 24.8 x 34.9 cm, on sheet 26.0 x 40 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: still image
Genre: Etchings--England--London--1809.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1809.
Subject (Name): Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Frederick Augustus,--Prince, Duke of York and Albany,--1763-1827--Caricatures and cartoons.
George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820--Caricatures and cartoons.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Tegg, Thomas, 1776-1845, publisher.

Access: Public
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Citation: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8, no. 11267
Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 2, page 155