The industrious 'prentice Lord-Mayor of London [graphic]

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Title: The industrious 'prentice Lord-Mayor of London [graphic]
Alternative Title: Industrious apprentice Lord-Mayor of London
Creator: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Contributor: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, artist.
Published / Created: publish'd according to act of Parliamet [sic] Sep. 30 1747.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Wm. Hogarth
Abstract: The former industrious appretice Francis Goodchild is now Lord Mayor. The scene is Cheapside where we see the Lord-Mayor's carriage surrounded by a mob and with spectators in stands and at every window. The spectators in the stands include the Prince and Princess of Wales. Both sides of the frame are decorated with cornucopias
Description: Title engraved above image.
Series title 'Industry and idleness', state, and publisher from Paulson.
"Plate 12"--Below frame, centered.
Caption in decoration in lower edge of frame: "Proverbs Chap III. Ver: 16. Length of days is in her right hand and in her left hand riches and hounour."
On laid paper.
Provenance: Sotheby's, F.E. Sotheby Sale, lot 215 (Hogarth 's works) to Maggs for W.S. Lewis; 21 November 1955; Formerly owned by Frederick Edward Sotheby of Ecton, Northants, 1837-1909.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 27.0 x 40.1 cm, on sheet 30.2 x 44.3 cm
Edition: [State 3].
Language: English

Repository: Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number: Sotheby 55 Box 100
Collection Title: Plate 55. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Collection / Other Creator: Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818, collector.
Collection Date: [England], [1732-1764]

Genre: Etchings England London 1747
Material: etching with engraving ;
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Crowds
Judges
Mayors
Rake's progress
Parades & processions
Subjects: Crowds
Judges
Mayors
Rake's progress
Parades & processions
England > London > 1747
Sotheby, Frederick Edward, 1837-1909 > Ownership
Steevens, George, 1736-1800 > Ownership
Perrins, Charles William Dyson, 1864-1958 > Ownership
Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818 > Ownership

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