A dying man is surrounded by his family. Engraving by G. Presbury after J. Franklin, 1838.

  • Franklin, John, active 1800-1861.
Date:
1838
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37637i
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Illustration of a poem by Letitia E. Landon. The dying man's wife sits on the bed comforting him. His young son stands on the right, holding the hand of another woman, while the dying man's daughter buries her head on the bedclothes

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London ; Paris : Fisher, Son & Co., 1838.

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1 print : engraving, with etching ; image 10.3 x 15.3 cm

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The last request. Drawn by J. Franklin. Engraved by G. Presbury.

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Wellcome Collection 37637i

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