Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British

after William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
Title:
Columbus Breaking the Egg
Date:
1753
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 1/2 × 7 1/8 inches (16.5 × 18.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered below image, lower center: "Design'd & Etch'd by Wm: Hogarth Decem 1. 1753."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.1419
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:42004