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Boston Public Library
English Caricature and Political Satire, 18th and 19th Centuries
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William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints
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British Artists
The politician
The politician
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Item Information
Title:
The politician
Description:
Man reading a newspaper is oblivious of the candle that he holds burning a hole in his hat.
Artist:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Publisher:
Hogarth, Jane, 1711?-1789
Engraver:
Sherwin, J. K. (John Keyse), 1751-1790
Name on Item:
Will'm Hogarth Invt. Etch'd by J. K. Sherwin
Date:
(c) October 31, 1775
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Etchings
Satires (Visual works)
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints
Subjects:
Reading
Candles
Politicians
Extent:
1 print : etching ; plate mark 38 x 30 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5138jt97g
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Publisher:
Jane Hogarth
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from item.
Inscription on item: Etch'd from an Original Sketch of Wm. Hogarth's, in the possession of Mr. Forrest.
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Notes (object):
After an original sketch by William Hogarth.
Identifier:
18_06_000089
Barcode:
36666003801103
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