William Hogarth
Industry and Idleness, Plate 5: The Idle 'Prentice Turn'd Away and Sent to Sea
About this artwork
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artist:William Hogarth (1697 - 1764) English
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title:Industry and Idleness, Plate 5: The Idle 'Prentice Turn'd Away and Sent to Sea
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date created:1747
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materials:Engraving on paper
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measurements:Trimmed: 26.40 x 34.50 cm
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accession number:P 6671
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William Hogarth
William Hogarth
Hogarth was one of the most influential artists of the 18th century. He is credited with being the first artist in Europe to create art that represented and expressed a national identity. Born in London, Hogarth was apprenticed to a silver engraver for seven years, moving on to creating his own...
