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A Harlot's Progress, Plate 4, The Harlot Beating Hemp in Bridewell
William Hogarth
1744-1849
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Hogarth (Designer, painter and engraver)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1985.0156.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin G. Schorsch, Jr.
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Object Number
1985.0156.002
Object Name
Print (Etching)
Title
A Harlot's Progress, Plate 4, The Harlot Beating Hemp in Bridewell
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
William Hogarth (Designer, painter and engraver)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1744-1849
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right beneath image
Inscription: W.\m Hogarth inv.\t pinx.\t et sculp.\t
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Genre scene
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Etched
- Engraved
- Hand colored
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
18.84 (H) x 24.7 (W) x 12.14 (Image H) x 14.9 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
47.85 (H) x 62.7 (W) x 30.83 (Image H) x 37.8 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H left of center. W at top. Plate H: 12.5 in. (31.8 cm). Plate W: 15.2 in. (38.7 cm).
Edition State
Restrike
Edition Watermark
none
Coloring
Hand colored with watercolors
Edition Notes
Hogarth added the Latin cross to the plate, center bottom margin, for the second edition. In the third state, the holes in the roof at upper right were filled in. The impression evidences a badly worn engraved design, radically re-engraved by Mr. Ratcliffe.