Four Prints of an Election, AN ELECTION ENTERTAINMENT Plate I
Prints and Maps
William Hogarth (Painter and engraver)
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1822-1849
Ink; Paper (wove)
Engraved, Etched
1985.0158.001
Object Number1985.0158.001 |
Print (Engraving)
Four Prints of an Election, AN ELECTION ENTERTAINMENT Plate I
Prints and Maps
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin G. Schorsch, Jr.
William Hogarth (Painter and engraver)
1697-10/26/1764
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1822-1849
1. Inscription; Lower left beneath image; Painted and (crossed out) Engraved by W..\m Hogarth.
2. Inscription; Lower right beneath image; Published 24\th. Feb..\ry 1755. as the Act directs.
Genre scene
Ink; Paper (wove)
Engraved, Etched
19.19 (H) , 25.2 (W) , 16.9 (Image H) , 21.3 (Image W)
48.75 (H) , 63.9 (W) , 16.9 (Image H) , 21.3 (Image W)
H near right. W at center. Plate H: 17.21 in. (43.72 cm). Plate W: 22.0 in. (56.0 cm).
Restrike
none
In state eight crosshatching has been strengthened throughout the plate. Printed inscription at lower left beneath image left at the bland space in "Painted and Engraved" has been filled with crosshatching.
Text available soon.