Industry and Idleness, Plate 3: The Idle 'Prentice at Play in the Church Yard during Divine Service

Print made by William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British, Industry and Idleness, Plate 3: The Idle 'Prentice at Play in the Church Yard during Divine Service, 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 3: The Idle 'Prentice at Play in the Church Yard during Divine Service

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 1/2 inches (28.9 × 44.5 cm), Plate: 10 3/8 × 13 5/8 inches (26.4 × 34.6 cm), Image: 8 1/4 × 11 1/2 inches (21 × 29.2 cm)

Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed in graphite, upper right: "45"

Lettered above image, upper center: "The IDLE 'PRENTICE at Play in the Church Yard during Divine Service."; inside image, lower left: "HERE - | BODY -"; lower right: "G. W-"; below image, lower center: "Proverbs CH: XIX. Ve: 29, | Judgments are prepar'd for Scorners, | & Stripes for the back of Fools."; lower left: "Design'd & Engrav'd by Wm. Hogarth."; lower center: "Plate 3"; lower right: "Publish'd according to Act of Parliament Sep'br. 30. 1747."

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