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The Industrious Prentice performing the Duty of a Christian
PRINTS AND DRAWINGS
print
Hogarth, William; Cook, T.; G. G. & J. Robinsons
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London
1796-02-01
paper; wood; glass
overall (frame): 451 mm x 522 mm; overall (visible image): 267 mm x 356 mm
2018.721
PRINTS AND DRAWINGS
Hogarth, William; Cook, T.; G. G. & J. Robinsons
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London
1796-02-01
paper; wood; glass
overall (frame): 451 mm x 522 mm; overall (visible image): 267 mm x 356 mm
Engraving of a sermon taking place at St Martin-in-the-Fields. Plate 2 of a series of engravings, 'Industry and Idleness', originally published in 1747. The bespectacled old woman on the left is the key-holder to the box pews so she faces away from the preacher ready to receive latecomers. Another bespectacled figure, possibly a minor clergyman, is facing away to the right, but maybe he hopes to see beyond the buxom lady’s fan? Set within a printed architectural border. In a 20th c. cardboard mount with wash and gilding, and a black wooden frame with gilded inner border, glazed.
2018.721
College Purchase 2018