Bernard Baron (Engraver); William Hogarth (Painter and publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
April 1 1745 (1745-1745)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: Engraved by B. Baron
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: Invented Painted & Published by W.\m Hogarth
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Genre scene
Materials
Ink
Paper
Techniques
Engraved
Etched
Dimensions (inches)
16.9 (H) x 20.1 (W) x 15 (Image H) x 17.7 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
42.8 (H) x 51.1 (W) x 38 (Image H) x 44.9 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 15.4 in (39.1 cm). Plate W: 18.6 in. (47.2 cm).
Publisher Summary
W. Hogarth
Publisher Date
04/01/1745
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
W. Hogarth
Edition State
III, IV, or V
Edition Notes
From the series painted and published by William Hogarth, Marriage a la Mode, (six plates), 1745. State III, with the tassel of hair engraved on the forehead of the Countess. State IV is with retouched hatching to strengthen and darken areas including: shadows, the cupid above the fireplace, and the steward and the book in his pocket. State V, with additional shadows and strengthening, most significantly to the lock of hair.