Edward Prentis (1797-1854)
"Industry" and "Idleness" A farmworker's family at supper with a beggar at the door and companion piece of a wounded poacher surrounded by his family and friends who are hiding the day's spoils
signed and dated 1837 and 1836 respectively
oil on canvas (a pair)
63 x 75cm (24 13/16 x 29 1/2in).
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