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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 8, The Industrious 'Prentice Grown Rich and Sheriff of London
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: 10 3/8 × 13 5/8 inches (26.4 × 34.6 cm), Image: 8 × 11 1/8 inches (20.3 × 28.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Lettered above image, upper center: "The INDUSTRIOUS 'PRENTICE grown rich, & Sheriff of London."; inside image, center left: "Sr. Willian | Walworth | Ke."; center right: "To the | Worship:l Fra.^s | Goodchild Es. | Sher- Londo-"; below image, lower center: "Proverbs CH: IV. Ver: 7,8. | With all thy getting get understanding. | Exalt her, & she shall promote thee: she | shall bring thee to honour, when | thou dost Embrace her."; lower left: "Design'd & Engrav'd by Wm. Hogarth"; lower center: "Plate 8"; lower right: "Publish'd according to Act of Parliament Sep'br. 30. 1747."

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art,Gift of Suzanne and William H. Speaker
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B2019.24.58
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Access:
Accessible in the Study Room [Request]
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:82149
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