The first stage of cruelty

The first stage of cruelty

Item Information

Title:
The first stage of cruelty
Description:
A London scene with young boys inflicting various forms of cruelty upon animals. In the center, a boy (Tom Nero), identifiable by the badge on his shoulder as a pupil of St. Giles's Parish School, thrusts an arrow into a dog's anus. The young gentleman who is offering his tart to save the dog is said to be Hogarth's compliment to the prince, George William Frederick, afterwards George III.
Artist:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Publisher:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Name on Item:
Design'd by W. Hogarth
Date:
(c) February 1, 1751
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Etchings
Engravings
Satires (Visual works)
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints
Subjects:
Punishment & torture
Dogs
Cats
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Four stages of cruelty
Extent:
1 print : etching and engraving ; plate mark 39 x 33 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5138jt699
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Publisher:
[William Hogarth]
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Paulson: 187
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Notes (citation):
Paulson, Ronald. "Hogarth's Graphic Works." The Print Room, 1989, London.
Notes (object):
Part of the Four Stages of Cruelty series. First state.
Identifier:
18_06_000075
Barcode:
36666003800691