Within Australia
All orders ship freewithin Australia
Rest of the World
Orders over A$300
ship free worldwide
Artist:
Scarce engraving by William Hogarth from the Heath/Cradock issue of the engraved plates. Hogarth designed this image for Kirbey’s, Perspective of Architecture. From Hogarth, William. The Works of William Hogarth From the Original Plates Restored by James Heath. With the … Read Full Description
$A 750
Within Australia
Rest of the World
Orders over A$300
ship free worldwide
Full Title:
Date:
Artist:
Condition:
Technique:
Frame Size:
Genuine antique
dated:
Description:
Scarce engraving by William Hogarth from the Heath/Cradock issue of the engraved plates.
Hogarth designed this image for Kirbey’s, Perspective of Architecture.
From Hogarth, William. The Works of William Hogarth From the Original Plates Restored by James Heath. With the Addition of Many Subjects Not Before Collected to which are Prefixed a Biographical Essay on the Genius and Productions of Hogarth and Explanations of the Subjects of the Plates by John Nichols. Published by Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy., London, 1822
William Hogarth (1697 - 1794)
Hogarth was born in London, the son of an unsuccessful schoolmaster and writer from Westmoreland. After apprenticeship to a goldsmith, he began to produce his own engraved designs from 1710. He later took up oil painting, starting with small portrait groups called conversation pieces. He went on to create a series of paintings satirising contemporary customs, but based on earlier Italian prints, of which the first was ‘The Harlot’s Progress’ (1731), and perhaps the most famous ‘The Rake’s Progress’. His engravings were so plagiarised that he lobbied for the Copyright Act of 1735 as protection for writers and artists.
Exchange rates are only indicative. All orders will be processed in Australian dollars. The actual amount charged may vary depending on the exchange rate and conversion fees applied by your credit card issuer.
Join our exclusive mailing list for first access to new acquisitions and special offers.