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William Hogarth

A Rake's Progress

Description

Maker

William Hogarth (English, 1697-1764)

Title

A Rake's Progress
A Rake's Progress

Year

1735

Medium

  • Etching and engraving

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Etching and engraving

Dimensions

Plate: 35.6 x 40.7 cm (14 x 16 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Purchased and Presented by George P. Metcalf

Object Number

52.228

Type

  • Prints

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William Hogarth (English, 1697-1764)
A Rake's Progress; A Rake's Progress, 1735
Etching and engraving
Plate: 35.6 x 40.7 cm (14 x 16 inches)
Purchased and Presented by George P. Metcalf 52.228

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