Print made by William Hogarth, 1697–1764, Britishafter William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
Title:
Industry and Idleness, Plate 2: The Industrious 'Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian
Date:
1747
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 × 17 1/8 inches (28.9 × 43.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered above image, upper center: "The INDUSTRIOUS 'PRENTICE performing the Duty of a Christian."; below image, lower center: "Psalm CXIX Ver: 97. | O! How I love thy Law it is my | meditation all the day."; lower left: "Design'd & Engrav'd by Wm. Hogarth."; lower center: "Plate 2"; lower right: "Publish'd according to Act of Parliament Sep'br. 30th. 1747.--"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art,Gift of Suzanne and William H. Speaker