Four Prints of an Election, THE POLLING. Plate III.
Prints and Maps
William Hogarth (Painter and engraver)
François Morellon La Cave (Engraver)
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1822-1849
Ink; Paper (wove)
Engraved, Etched
1985.0158.002
Object Number1985.0158.002 |
Print (Engraving)
Four Prints of an Election, THE POLLING. Plate III.
Prints and Maps
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin G. Schorsch, Jr.
William Hogarth (Painter and engraver)
1697-10/26/1764
François Morellon La Cave (Engraver)
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1822-1849
1. Inscription; Lower left beneath image; Engrav'd by W..\m Hogarth & Le Cave
2. Inscription; Lower right beneath image; Published 20\t. Feb..\ry 1758. as the Act directs.
Genre scene
Ink; Paper (wove)
Engraved, Etched
19.2 (H) , 25.17 (W) , 17 (Image H) , 21.2 (Image W)
48.8 (H) , 63.93 (W) , 17 (Image H) , 21.2 (Image W)
H near right. W at center. Plate H: 17.4 in. (44.1 cm). Plate W: 22.0 in. (55.9 cm).
Restrike
none
State three was authorized by Hogarth and includes the addition of the words Militie Bill below the left coat sleeve of the amputee voter at left foreground. This impression is from a subsequent state that included re-engraving throughout the design.
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