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Print (Engraving)
Four Prints of an Election, AN ELECTION ENTERTAINMENT Plate I
William Hogarth
1822-1849
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Hogarth (Painter and engraver)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1985.0158.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin G. Schorsch, Jr.
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Object Number
1985.0158.001
Object Name
Print (Engraving)
Title
Four Prints of an Election, AN ELECTION ENTERTAINMENT Plate I
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
William Hogarth (Painter and engraver)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1822-1849
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left beneath image
Inscription: Painted and (crossed out) Engraved by W..\m Hogarth.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right beneath image
Inscription: Published 24\th. Feb..\ry 1755. as the Act directs.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Genre scene
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Engraved
- Etched
Dimensions (inches)
19.19 (H) x 25.2 (W) x 16.9 (Image H) x 21.3 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
48.75 (H) x 63.9 (W) x 43 (Image H) x 54.1 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H near right. W at center. Plate H: 17.21 in. (43.72 cm). Plate W: 22.0 in. (56.0 cm).
Edition State
Restrike
Edition Watermark
none
Edition Notes
In state eight crosshatching has been strengthened throughout the plate. Printed inscription at lower left beneath image left at the bland space in "Painted and Engraved" has been filled with crosshatching.