The Penitent Daughter

DESCRIPTION: The engraving titled "The Penitent Daughter" (Vol. V, No. IX) depicts a poignant 18th-century scene of a distraught father comforting his sorrowful daughter. Historical ContextPublication: This specific illustration originates from The Town and Country Magazine, or Universal Repository of Knowledge, Instruction, and Entertainment, a popular British periodical in the late 1700s.Scene Description: The image captures a highly emotional moment where the father is shown struggling to embrace his daughter while holding his hat tucked under one arm. Such "penitent" themes were common in 18th-century literature and art, often illustrating moral lessons or sentimental reconciliations.Visual Style: The artwork is a copperplate engraving, characterized by fine line work and dramatic use of light and shadow, typical of the neoclassical style popular during the reign of Louis XVI. Historical Documentation: The image serves as a detailed record of educational infrastructure and social conditions in 19th-century London. Laid paper with plate marks. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 11.5 x 18.5 CREATORS: PUBLICATION: Town and Country PUBLISHER: DATE: 1773 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Miscellany PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.