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James Gillray
1756-1815
The triumph of benevolence / Js. Gillray inv. del. et fect.
[London] : Pubd April 21st 1788 by R Wilkinson No 58, Cornhill, [1788]
Peel 2282
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[London] : Pubd. April. 21st. 1788. by R. Wilkinson. No 58, Cornhill, [1788].
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Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
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Trimmed within plate mark.
Summary:
Print shows the philanthropist John Howard visiting a distressed family in a prison cell: a young father dressed in military uniform, wounded and in chains, held by his wife and two children at left; young daughter kneeling next to their benefactor who offers a purse; gaoler watching in the background.
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