The times, pl. 1

The times, pl. 1

Item Information

Title:
The times, pl. 1
Title (alt.):
The times plate I
Description:
A city on fire, emblematic of the Seven Years War and George III's efforts to bring about peace. In the center, a fire-engine on which stands a man with a badge lettered "GR" aiming his hose at a shop-sign of the globe. Other fire-fighters dressed as soldiers, sailors and Scots in plaid. Beyond, a group of City of London aldermen and butchers cheer William Pitt standing on stilts and pumping bellows to encourage the flames.
Artist:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Publisher:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Name on Item:
Designed & Engraved by W Hogarth
Date:
(c) September 7, 1762
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Etchings
Engravings
Satires (Visual works)
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints
Subjects:
Fires
Fire fighting
Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778
Extent:
1 print : etching and engraving ; plate mark 26 x 32 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5138jt39k
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Publisher:
[William Hogarth]
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Alternative title from item.
Paulson: 211
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Notes (citation):
Paulson, Ronald. "Hogarth's Graphic Works." The Print Room, 1989, London.
Notes (object):
Third state. The figure of Henry VIII has been transformed into a portrait of William Pitt.
Identifier:
18_06_000060
W. 1212A (no longer used)
Barcode:
36666003800949