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Creator:
Charles Townley, 1746–c.1800
after unknown artist ( Weltdon )
And after William Hogarth, born in London, England, 1697; active in England; died in London, England, 1764
Title:
Hogarth
Date:
1781
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 1/2 × 11 1/2 inches (39.4 × 29.2 cm), Plate: 14 7/8 × 10 7/8 inches (37.8 × 27.6 cm), Image: 11 5/8 × 10 7/8 inches (29.5 × 27.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed on verso in graphite, lower right: "Z36 | IR74/2056"

Lettered below image, lower left: "Charles Townley fecit"; lower center: "Hogarth | From an Original Portrait begun by Weltdon, | And finished by Himself. | Late in the Possession of the Revd. Mr: Townley. | Published according to Act of Parliament, June 1781 and Sold by C. Townley, Arlington Street, Piccadilly."

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.12342
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Access:
Accessible in the Study Room [Request]
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:51902
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