Edward elected Member of Parliament [art original]Dodd, Daniel, artist[between 1752 and 1793]engThe ninth 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 destituteIn this ninth drawing, Edward is seated in a sedan chair covered in laurel leaves as he is carried in triumph down a city street by cheering crowds of happy citizens, one whom carries a flag with the words "Library & Free Election".Title from pencil notation below title.Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '9' in ink in the upper right.Date range based on artist's active dates.For further information, consult library staff.