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:
1752
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 3/4 × 7 1/2 inches (19.7 × 19.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower right: " - 5. - "
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art,Gift of Suzanne and William H. Speaker
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B2019.24.40
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:82125