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1972-409,1, Print
William Hogarth
1972-409,1, Print

William Hogarth

Date1795-1822
After work by William Hogarth (1697 - 1764)
Engraver Benjamin Smith II
Maker James Heath (1757-1834)
MediumStipple, aquatint, and etching on wove paper
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1972-409,1
DescriptionLower margin: "Painted by W. Hogarth / Engraved by Benj. Smith / WILLIAM HOGARTH. / From the Original Picture in the Collection of John & Josiah Boydell / Publish'd June 1, 1795, 1795, J. & J. Boydell N.o 90 Cheapside :&: at the Shakespeare Gallery: Pall Mall."
Label TextThis print is based on a self-portrait of English painter and engraver William Hogarth (1697-1764) was one of the most important and famous artists working in the eighteenth century. He is best known for his satircal prints such as A Harlot's Progress, A Rake's Progress, and Marriage-a-la-Mode.