William Hogarth
Small Illustrations to Butler's 'Hudibras': Hudibras and the Skimmington
About this artwork
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artist:William Hogarth (1697 - 1764) English
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title:Small Illustrations to Butler's 'Hudibras': Hudibras and the Skimmington
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date created:Published 1726
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materials:Etching and engraving on paper
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measurements:Trimmed: 12.30 x 23.90 cm
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credit line:Transferred from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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accession number:P 6718
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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...
