Print made by William Hogarth, 1697–1764, Britishafter William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
Title:
Industry and Idleness, Plate 4: The Industrious 'Prentice a Favourite, and Entrusted by His Master
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)
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