Lazarus and the Rich Man

Anonymous, British, 19th century British

Publisher S. Gans British

Subject Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington British

1830

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Caricature showing the Duke of Wellington eating at table witha footman standing behind him. He is approached by a starving man who holds out a petition.

Artwork Details

Title: Lazarus and the Rich Man
Artist: Anonymous, British, 19th century
Publisher: S. Gans (British, active 1829–31)
Subject: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (British, 1769–1852)
Date: 1830
Medium: Hand-colored etching
Dimensions: sheet: 9 9/16 x 13 1/16 in. (24.3 x 33.1 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Adele S. Gollin, 1976
Object Number: 1976.602.56
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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