Boston Public LibraryEnglish Caricature and Political Satire, 18th and 19th Centuries / William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints / British Artists
Pl. 3. The idle 'prentice at play in the church yard
Item Information
- Title:
- Pl. 3. The idle 'prentice at play in the church yard
- Title (alt.):
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The idle 'prentice at play in the church yard during divine service
- Description:
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A churchyard with Tom Idle sprawled on a tomb playing hustle-cap with a one-eyed man wearing a striped cap and a ragged boot-black. A younger boy scratches his head in puzzlement as he watches the play, and a beadle raises his cane to strike Idle.
- Artist:
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
- Publisher:
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
- Name on Item:
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Design'd & Engrav'd by Wm. Hogarth
- Date:
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(c) September 30, 1747
- Format:
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Prints
- Genre:
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Etchings
Engravings
Satires (Visual works)
- Location:
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Boston Public Library
Arts Department - Collection (local):
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William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints
- Subjects:
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Churches
Play (Recreation)
- Places:
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England > London
- Extent:
- 1 print : etching and engraving ; plate mark 27 x 35 cm
- Permalink:
- https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5138jt01n
- Terms of Use:
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No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
- Publisher:
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[William Hogarth]
- Language:
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English
- Notes:
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Title from catalogue raisonné.
Alternative title from item.
Paulson: 170
- Notes (date):
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Date from item.
- Notes (citation):
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Paulson, Ronald. "Hogarth's Graphic Works." The Print Room, 1989, London.
- Notes (object):
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The third plate of the Industry and Idleness series. Second state. The whole of the coat of the beadle is crosshatched.
- Identifier:
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18_06_000041
W. 2580 (no longer used)
- Barcode:
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36666003800758
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