Boston Public LibraryEnglish Caricature and Political Satire, 18th and 19th Centuries / William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints / British Artists
Analysis of beauty, pl. 2
Item Information
- Title:
- Analysis of beauty, pl. 2
- Title (alt.):
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Analysis of beauty plate II
- Description:
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One of two prints issued with Hogarth's treatise "The Analysis of Beauty." A ballroom scene with dancers ranging from elegant to ungainly; in the lower left corner is a pile of tricorne hats; forming a border around the main image are 41 compartments with diagrams relating to the text; the image is numbered throughout. The purpose of this print is to illustrate Hogarth's theories about the movement and shape of the body,
- Artist:
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
- Publisher:
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
- Name on Item:
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Designed, Engraved, and Publish'd by Wm. Hogarth
- Date:
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(c) March 5, 1753
- Format:
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Prints
- Genre:
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Etchings
Engravings
Satires (Visual works)
- Location:
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Boston Public Library
Arts Department - Collection (local):
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William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints
- Subjects:
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Ballroom dancing
Balls (Parties)
- Extent:
- 1 print : etching and engraving ; plate mark 43 x 54 cm
- Permalink:
- https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5138jt91t
- Terms of Use:
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No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
- Publisher:
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Wm. Hogarth
- Language:
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English
- Notes:
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Title from catalogue raisonné.
Alternative title from item.
Paulson: 196
- Notes (date):
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Date from item.
- Notes (citation):
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Paulson, Ronald. "Hogarth's Graphic Works." The Print Room, 1989, London.
- Notes (object):
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Third state. A sleeping man has been introduced into the chair between two dancers.
- Identifier:
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18_06_000086
- Barcode:
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36666003773211
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