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Print (Engraving)
Four Prints of an Election, THE POLLING. Plate III.
William Hogarth, François Morellon La Cave
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
1985.0158.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin G. Schorsch, Jr.
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Object Number
1985.0158.002
Object Name
Print (Engraving)
Title
Four Prints of an Election, THE POLLING. Plate III.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
William Hogarth (Painter and engraver); François Morellon La Cave (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: Engrav'd by W..\m Hogarth & Le Cave
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right beneath image
Inscription: Published 20\t. Feb..\ry 1758. as the Act directs.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Genre scene
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Engraved
- Etched
Dimensions (inches)
19.2 (H) x 25.17 (W) x 17 (Image H) x 21.2 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
48.8 (H) x 63.93 (W) x 43.1 (Image H) x 53.9 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H near right. W at center. Plate H: 17.4 in. (44.1 cm). Plate W: 22.0 in. (55.9 cm).
Edition State
Restrike
Edition Watermark
none
Edition Notes
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.