Sale of the Pet Lamb

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The sweet children seeking an acquittal for a little lamb who is being sold, probably because of financial need, portrays a stark social commentary on times of leanness for the every day villager.

+ Museum-quality giclée print process used for superior color and robust pigments on archival quality heavy weight matte paper.
+ Detailed background documentation, provenance certificate and text from the original published work included with purchase.
+ Order with standard framing or print-only. (Also see our bespoke design options.)

The sweet children seeking an acquittal for a little lamb who is being sold, probably because of financial need, portrays a stark social commentary on times of leanness for the every day villager.

+ Museum-quality giclée print process used for superior color and robust pigments on archival quality heavy weight matte paper.
+ Detailed background documentation, provenance certificate and text from the original published work included with purchase.
+ Order with standard framing or print-only. (Also see our bespoke design options.)


Curated from a rare volume of Godey’s Lady’s Book and Ladies’ American Magazine.

The lithograph was part of series of artworks showcased in a set of bound volumes printed in 1841 by Louis A. Godey - 211 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.


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