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Print (Engraving)
A Rake's Progress, Plate 4
William Hogarth
1822-1849
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
1985.0157.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin G. Schorsch, Jr.
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Object Number
1985.0157.003
Object Name
Print (Engraving)
Title
A Rake's Progress, Plate 4
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
William Hogarth (Designer, painter and engraver)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1822-1849
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom center
Inscription: Invented Painted .\& Engrav'd by W.\m Hogarth & Publish'd June y.\e 25. 1735. According to Act of Parliament.___
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Genre scene
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Engraved
- Etched
Dimensions (inches)
18.6 (H) x 19.7 (W) x 13.67 (Image H) x 15.44 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
47.3 (H) x 50 (W) x 34.73 (Image H) x 39.22 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H at right. W at top. Plate H: 14.2 in. (36.0 cm). Plate W: 16.13 in. (40.98 cm).
Edition State
Restrike
Edition Watermark
none
Edition Notes
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.