Print made by William Hogarth, 1697–1764, BritishAfter William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
Title:
Industry and Idleness, Plate 12, The Industrious 'Prentice Lord Mayor of London
Date:
1747
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 5/8 × 17 3/8 inches (29.5 × 44.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered above image, upper center: "The INDUSTRIOUS 'PRENTICE Lord-Mayor of London."; inside image, lower right: "A full and | true Account | of ye Ghost | of "Tho: | Idle. | Which -"; below image, lower center: "Proverbs CHAP: III. Ver: 16. | Length of days is in her right hand, and | in her left hand Riches and Honour."; lower left: "Engrav'd & Design'd by Wm. Hogarth."; lower center: "Plate 12."; 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