The lottery

The lottery

Item Information

Title:
The lottery
Description:
This print was designed by William Hogarth as an emblematic representation of the chances of fate or fortune. The engraved postscript explains the figures.
Artist:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Name on Item:
Painted by W. Hogarth
Date:
1724
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Etchings
Engravings
Satires (Visual works)
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
John D. Merriam Collection
Subjects:
Gods
Allegories
Extent:
1 print : etching and engraving ; sheet 27 x 34 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5138jv41t
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Paulson: 53
Notes (date):
Date from catalogue raisonné.
Notes (citation):
Paulson, Ronald. "Hogarth's Graphic Works." The Print Room, 1989, London.
Identifier:
18_06_000111
Merriam Hogarth 10 (no longer used)
Barcode:
36666003779564