Title etched below image., Earlier state before imprint added?: Publish'd March 1st, 1786, by W. Dickenson, No. 158, New Bond St.., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Copy of: Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (3rd ed.), no. 266., Ms. note in pencil in Steevens's hand above print: ibid. 441., and On page 187 in volume 2. Plate mark 10.1 x 8.2 cm, on sheet 11.3 x 9.4 cm.
Caption title., Body of the text begins: The no dedication. Not dedicated to any prince in Christendom for fear it might be thought an idle piece of arrogance. Not dedicated to any man of quality, for feat it might be thought too assuming. Not dedicated to any learned body of men, as either of the universitys, or the Royal Society, for fear it might be thought an uncommon piece of vanity. Nor dedicated to any one particular friend for dear of offending another. Therefore dedicated to nobody, but if for once we may spppose nobody to be every body, as every body is often said to be nobody, then is this work dedicated to every body. By their most humble and devoted [signed] W. Hogarth., All etched., "Page 1."--Upper right corner., Ms. note in ink in Steevens's hand below print: Facing the “Anecdotes” &c. in John Ireland's Hogarth illustrated., and On page 231 in volume 3.
Sayer's index to his copies from the works of the late celebrated Mr. William Hogarth
Description:
Caption title., Probably the index to: Les Satyres de Guillaume Hogarth. Londres : Robert Sayer, 1768., and The Lewis Walpole Library copy: With title annotated in ink by a contemporary hand: Sayer's index to his copies from the works of the late celebrated Mr. William Hogarth.
Sayer's index to his copies from the works of the late celebrated Mr. William Hogarth
Description:
Caption title., Probably the index to: Les Satyres de Guillaume Hogarth. Londres : Robert Sayer, 1768., and The Lewis Walpole Library copy: With title annotated in ink by a contemporary hand: Sayer's index to his copies from the works of the late celebrated Mr. William Hogarth.
Title engraved at top of image., A writing sheet, with borders decorated with scenes from Hogarth's series Industry and idleness., Interior blank space annotated in contemporary hand with three verses and dated June 1, 1778., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Published by R. Sayer, and J. Bennett, No. 53 Fleet Street
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, with prices charged, including "Hogarth moraliz'd", "Garrick", "March to Finley", "Marriage a la mode", "Strolling actresses dressing in a barn", "Wilkes", "Rake's progress", "Four stages of cruelty", etc. Two entries are added at the end by Boydell with a note: "My Bill del'd. Jan. 3. 1784 [i.e., 1785?]."
Description:
In English., Title devised by cataloger. Text at top of sheet: "1782 Mr. Boydell dr. to Mrs. Hogarth.", List in an unidentified hand except the last few lines which have been indentified as that of Boydell., and For further information, consult library staff.
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., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., An advertisement for John Smith., Title from British Museum Catalogue: Portrait of Hogarth., and Head of Hogarth copied from that in Gate of Calais; ref. Gen Wks iii.253, lacks name of printseller. 964-5-1-5. Hogarth Collection.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764 and Cupid (Roman deity)
Title etched above image., Publication date inferred from the date of Wilkes's trial., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Temporary local subject terms: Literature: reference to the North Briton, No. 45 -- Personifications: Liberty -- Emblems: scales of justice -- Reference to pensions.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. and Wilkes, John, 1725-1797
Subject (Topic):
Britannia (Symbolic character), Judges, and Liberty
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 bonnet hangs from his pocket, suggesting his infidelity; the lap dog sniffs at him suspiciously. The wife's evening's activities at home are suggested by the book "Hoyle on whist" open on the rug in the middle of the floor, a deck of cards on the floor below a card table in the next room, and in the foreground two violins, one with its case open, on the back of an overturned chair, suggesting the wife's own infidelity. The estate steward walks away in disgust at his apparent failure to engage either the husband or the wife in addressing the wad of bills that he has in his hands or the ledger under his arm; in his pocket he carries a pamphlet entitled "Regeneration." Through an archway, a disheveled and sleepy servant scratches his cap; the walls are decorated with paintings of religious figures
Alternative Title:
Marriage à-la-Mode, Pl. 2.
Description:
Title etched below image., State from Paulson., After the painting "Tête à Tête" in the National Gallery, London., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Lock on wife's forehead added in ink., and On page 113 in volume 2. Sheet trimmed to: 38.6 x 45.6 cm.
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 bonnet hangs from his pocket, suggesting his infidelity; the lap dog sniffs at him suspiciously. The wife's evening's activities at home are suggested by the book "Hoyle on whist" open on the rug in the middle of the floor, a deck of cards on the floor below a card table in the next room, and in the foreground two violins, one with its case open, on the back of an overturned chair, suggesting the wife's own infidelity. The estate steward walks away in disgust at his apparent failure to engage either the husband or the wife in addressing the wad of bills that he has in his hands or the ledger under his arm; in his pocket he carries a pamphlet entitled "Regeneration." Through an archway, a disheveled and sleepy servant scratches his cap; the walls are decorated with paintings of religious figures
Alternative Title:
Marriage à-la-Mode, Pl. 2.
Description:
Title etched below image., State from Paulson., After the painting "Tête à Tête" in the National Gallery, London., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Image 'touched': Stray hair and lock added in ink, presumably by Hogarth.
