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10. [Charles spends his fortune] [art original]
- Creator:
- Dodd, Daniel, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1752 and 1793]
- Call Number:
- Drawings D639 no. 2 Box D117
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The second drawing in a series of twelve 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 destitute and In this second drawing, Charles stands in an elegant room as he is measured for new cloths by a tailor who kneels to his right with a tape measure raised to Charles's leg; on the floor at his feet is a bolt of fabric and a scissors. Behind them on the right, a servant holds up a large silver urn for Charles's approval; it is reflected in one of two large Venetian mirrors on the wall behind, the second being hung by two servants. On the left, a woman in a large hat sits in an chair beside a round tea table holding another bolt of fabric; she sits in front of a large window through which is seen a elegant square with an equestrian statue. A little dog jumps toward Charles
- Description:
- Title devised by cataloger., Text in faint pencil below image: Charles [illegible text]., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '2' in ink in the upper right., Date range based on artist's active dates., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Topic):
- Couples, Dogs, Equestrian statues, Mirrors, Scissors & shears, Tailors, Parables, Parlors, Plazas, and Wealth
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Charles spends his fortune] [art original]
11. [Edward proposes marriage] [art original]
- Creator:
- Dodd, Daniel, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1752 and 1793]
- Call Number:
- Drawings D639 no. 5 Box D117
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The fifth 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 destitute and In this fifth drawing, Edward sits in a parlor holding the hand of a young lady as she looks down demurely. Behind the couple, an older woman sits on a sofa sewing, her basket at the table before her. In addition to the fashionable sofa and chairs, the room is decorated with an ornate mirror with swags on the wall behind. On the wall to the left is a marble mantel with a Buddha and other decorative china
- Description:
- Title devised by cataloger., Text in faint pencil below image: Edward [illegible text]., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '5' in ink in the upper right., Date range based on artist's active dates., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Topic):
- Blacks, Allegorical drawings, Buddhas, Courtship, Mirrors, Parables, Parlors, and Sewing
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Edward proposes marriage] [art original]
12. [Edward shares tea with friends] [art original]
- Creator:
- Dodd, Daniel, artist
- Published / Created:
- [between 1752 and 1793]
- Call Number:
- Drawings D639 no. 3 Box D117
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The third drawing in a series of twelve 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 destitute and In this third drawing, Edward is shown at a tea table with another man and woman. The room is more simply decorated than his brother's. On the wall is a single mirror (Baroque style), on either side of which hang a man's hat and a woman's cloak and hat. A little dog stands with its paws on Edward's leg. Through the window on the right is slight view of a tree and field
- Description:
- Title devised by cataloger., Text in faint pencil below image: Edward [illegible text]., Signed "Dodd" in lower left and numbered '3' in ink in the upper right., Date range based on artist's active dates., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Topic):
- Allegorical drawings, Couples, Dogs, Tea parties, Parables, and Parlors
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Edward shares tea with friends] [art original]