The distressed poet

The distressed poet

Item Information

Title:
The distressed poet
Title (alt.):
The distrest poet
Description:
An untidy garret with a man in a dressing-gown working on a poem entitled 'Riches a Poem' while his wife is confronted by a milkmaid with a lengthy tally who demands payment.
Artist:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Publisher:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Name on Item:
Invented Painted Engraved & Publish'd by Wm. Hogarth
Date:
(c) December 15, 1740
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Etchings
Engravings
Satires (Visual works)
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints
Subjects:
Poets
Milkwomen
Extent:
1 print : etching and engraving ; plate mark 37 x 42 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5138js67j
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Alternative title from item.
Paulson: 145
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Notes (citation):
Paulson, Ronald. "Hogarth's Graphic Works." The Print Room, 1989, London.
Notes (object):
Third state. Verses have been replaced with an engraved title, "The Distrest Poet." This print was revised to make a companion piece to "The Enraged Musician."
Identifier:
18_06_000024
Barcode:
36666003800170