Industry and Idleness, Plate 2, The Industrious 'Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian

Print made by William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British, Industry and Idleness, Plate 2, The Industrious 'Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian, 1747

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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:: Industry and Idleness, Plate 2, The Industrious 'Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian
Part Of:: Collective Title: Industry and Idleness
Date:: 1747
Materials & Techniques:: Etching and engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 11 3/8 × 17 1/8 inches (28.9 × 43.5 cm), Plate: 10 3/8 × 13 3/4 inches (26.4 × 34.9 cm), Image: 8 1/4 × 11 3/8 inches (21 × 28.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:: Lettered above image, upper center: "The INDUSTRIOUS 'PRENTICE performing the Duty of a Christian."; below image, lower center: "Psalm CXIX Ver: 97. | O! How I love thy Law it is my | meditation all the day."; lower left: "Design'd & Engrav'd by Wm. Hogarth."; lower center: "Plate 2"; lower right: "Publish'd according to Act of Parliament Sep'br. 30th. 1747.--"
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art,Gift of Suzanne and William H. Speaker
Copyright Status:: Public Domain
Accession Number:: B2019.24.52
Classification:: Prints
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Access:: Accessible in the Study Room [Request]
Link:: https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:82143
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