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Print made by William Hogarth, born in London, England, 1697; active in England; died in London, England, 1764
after William Hogarth, born in London, England, 1697; active in England; died in London, England, 1764
Published by Philip Overton, active 1707–died 1745
Title:
Frontispiece and its Explanation (no.1)
Part Of:

Collective Title: Twelve Large Illustrations to Samuel Butler's Hudibras

Date:
1726
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 3/8 × 13 7/8 inches (26.4 × 35.2 cm), Image: 9 1/4 × 13 3/8 inches (23.5 × 34 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Lettered inside image, upper center: "Mr. Samuel Butler | Born, 1612. AUTHOR OF HUDIBRAS Died, 1680."; lower left: "W. Hogarth Inven. & Sculp."; lower center: "Frontispiece | and its | EXPLANATION. | The Basso Releivo, on the Pedestal, Represents the -- | general Design, of Mr. BUTLER, in his Incomparable | Poem, of Hudibras, Viz. BUTLER'S Genious in a Car, | Lashing around mount Parnassus, in the Persons -- | of Hudibras, & Ralpho, Rebellion, Hypocrisy, and -- | Ignorance, the Reigning Vices of his time --- | Printed & Sold by P. Overton near St. Dunstans Church in Fleet street."

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Janet and James Sale, Yale BA 1960
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1995.29.47
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Access:
Accessible in the Study Room [Request]
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:4788
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