Pl. 9. The idle 'prentice betrayed by his whore and taken in a night cellar with his accomplice

Pl. 9. The idle 'prentice betrayed by his whore and taken in a night cellar with his accomplice

Item Information

Title:
Pl. 9. The idle 'prentice betrayed by his whore and taken in a night cellar with his accomplice
Title (alt.):
The idle 'prentice betray'd by his whore & taken in a night cellar with his accomplice
Description:
An underground drinking den where Idle shows his stolen goods to his one-eyed accomplice (see Plate 3) unaware that behind him his companion from the garret bedroom (see Plate 7) is pointing him out to the magistrate and constables.
Artist:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Publisher:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Name on Item:
Design'd & Engrav'd by Wm. Hogarth
Date:
(c) September 30, 1747
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Etchings
Engravings
Satires (Visual works)
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints
Subjects:
Prostitutes
Law enforcement officers
Bribery
Places:
England > London > London
Extent:
1 print : etching and engraving ; plate mark 27 x 35 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5138jt13f
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Publisher:
[William Hogarth]
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Alternative title from item.
Paulson: 176
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Notes (citation):
Paulson, Ronald. "Hogarth's Graphic Works." The Print Room, 1989, London.
Notes (object):
The ninth plate of the Industry and Idleness series.
Identifier:
18_06_000047
W. 2052 (no longer used)
Barcode:
36666003800816