Industry and Idleness, Plate 4, The Industrious 'Prentice a Favourite, and Entrusted by his Master

Print made by William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British, Industry and Idleness, Plate 4, The Industrious 'Prentice a Favourite, and Entrusted by his Master, 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 4, The Industrious 'Prentice a Favourite, and Entrusted by his Master
Part Of:: Collective Title: Industry and Idleness
Date:: 1747
Materials & Techniques:: Etching and engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 11 1/2 × 17 1/2 inches (29.2 × 44.5 cm), Plate: 13 3/4 × 10 3/8 inches (34.9 × 26.4 cm), Image: 8 1/4 × 11 1/4 inches (21 × 28.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:: Lettered above image, upper center: "The INDUSTRIOUS 'PRENTICE a Favourite, and entrusted by his Master."; inside image, center left: "To Mr. | West"; center right: "Day Book."; lower right: "LONDON ALMANACK."; below image, lower center: "Matthew CHAP: XXV. Ve: 21. | Well done thou good and faithfull | Servent, thou hast been faithfull | over a few things. I will make thee | Ruler over many things."; lower left: "Design'd & Engrav'd by Wm. Hogarth"; lower center: "Plate 4"; lower right: "Publish'd according to Act of Parliament Sep. 30. 1747."
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art,Gift of Suzanne and William H. Speaker
Copyright Status:: Public Domain
Accession Number:: B2019.24.54
Classification:: Prints
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Access:: Accessible in the Study Room [Request]
Link:: https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:82145
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