William Hogarth
Credulity, Superstition, and Fanaticism
About this artwork
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title:Credulity, Superstition, and Fanaticism
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accession number:P 6783
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materials:Etching and engraving on paper
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date created:1762
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measurements:Trimmed: 44.00 x 33.50 cm
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credit line:Provenance unknown
William Hogarth
William Hogarth
Hogarth was one of the most influential artists of the eighteenth 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…