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Print made by William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British, Before, 1736

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Creator:

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

Title:

Before

Part Of:

Collective Title: Before and After

Date:

1736

Materials & Techniques:

Etching and engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper

Dimensions:

Sheet: 22 5/8 × 17 1/2 inches (57.5 × 44.5 cm), Plate: 16 3/4 × 12 7/8 inches (42.5 × 32.7 cm), Image: 14 3/4 × 11 7/8 inches (37.5 × 30.2 cm)

Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed in graphite, lower right: "lifetime printing | Pair £850"; on verso, lower right: "695 WES"

Lettered inside image, center left: "BEFORE"; lower left: "ROCHESTER POEMS"; lower left: "NOVELS"; lower left: "THE | PRACTICE | OF | PIETY"; below image, lower left: "Invented Engraved & Published Dec:br ye: 15th: 1736. by Wm: Hogarth Pursuant to an Act of Parliament."; lower right: "Price two Shillings & 6 pence."

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