Envelope illustrated on the left with scenes of drunkenness taken from the William Hogarth print "Gin Lane" (1751) and on the right, a scene of sobriety, a couple at home surrounded by two small children, one of whom is in cradle at their feet with a ...
Alternative Title:
Intoxicating drinks are the bane and curse of society
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Agents Paton & Ritchie, Ednir.; William Tweedle, 337 Strand, London; William Bremner, 11 Market Street, Manchester
A manuscript invoice with fifty-four entries listing Hogarth prints and bound volumes sold to Mrs. Hogarth, William Hogarth's widow, by John Boydell between 28 November 1782 and 15 November 1784. The list includes many of his most important works, wit...
Description:
In English.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. and Hogarth, Jane, 1711?-1789.
William Hogarth shown above text in a chinoiserie frame. Two examples of prints in the foreground: one of Cupid with "C. Vanloo Pinx't" and "B. Clowes sc" below the image, the other with title "Petite vue d'Hollande."
Alternative Title:
Portrait of Hogarth
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764 and Cupid (Roman deity)
The young couple are seen in a large, well-furnished room that is in a state of disorder after a night's entertainment; the Viscount is collapsed in a chair having just arrived, the clock showing 1:20 a.m. His sword lies at his feet, broken, and a bon...
