A Rake's Progress, Plate 4
Prints and Maps
William Hogarth (Designer, painter and engraver)
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1822-1849
Ink; Paper (wove)
Engraved, Etched
1985.0157.003
Object Number1985.0157.003 |
Print (Engraving)
A Rake's Progress, Plate 4
Prints and Maps
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin G. Schorsch, Jr.
William Hogarth (Designer, painter and engraver)
1697-10/26/1764
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1822-1849
1. Inscription; Bottom center; Invented Painted .\& Engrav'd by W.\m Hogarth & Publish'd June y.\e 25. 1735. According to Act of Parliament.___
Genre scene
Ink; Paper (wove)
Engraved, Etched
18.6 (H) , 19.7 (W) , 13.67 (Image H) , 15.44 (Image W)
47.3 (H) , 50 (W) , 13.67 (Image H) , 15.44 (Image W)
H at right. W at top. Plate H: 14.2 in. (36.0 cm). Plate W: 16.13 in. (40.98 cm).
Restrike
none
Alterations from third state including additional cross-hatching on postbox and the addition of the work "BLACKS" on the postbox are visible. This impression indicates that the plate was badly worn before extensive re-engravinfg was executed in the foreground. The lettering is quite broken.
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