Hogarth painting the cosmic muse

Hogarth painting the cosmic muse

Item Information

Title:
Hogarth painting the cosmic muse
Title (alt.):
Wm. Hogarth
Description:
Self-portrait of Hogarth painting the Comic Muse. The artist is seated looking to right, wearing an indoor cap and a loose coat, he holds a palette, brushes and palette knife while a pot of oil is on the floor beside the chair.
Artist:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Date:
[1764]
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Etchings
Engravings
Portrait prints
Self-portraits
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints
Subjects:
Painters (Artists)
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Extent:
1 print : etching and engraving ; plate mark 41 x 36 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5138jt79j
Terms of Use:
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No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Alternative title from item.
Paulson: 204
Notes (date):
Date from catalogue raisonné.
This date is inferred.
Notes (citation):
Paulson, Ronald. "Hogarth's Graphic Works." The Print Room, 1989, London.
Notes (object):
Based on a painting of the same name by Hogarth. Sixth state. The plate is in process of revision (1764). Part of the title, "Serjeant Painter to His Majesty" has been marked out with diagonal lines.
Identifier:
18_06_000080
Barcode:
36666003773278