The Distressed Poet
The Distressed Poet
The Distressed Poet
The Distressed Poet

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The Distressed Poet,

1740

William Hogarth, 1697–1764; born and died London, England
x1988-41

Information

Title
The Distressed Poet
Dates

1740

Maker
William Hogarth
Medium
Etching and engraving
Dimensions
plate: 35.9 x 40.9 cm (14 1/8 x 16 1/8 in.) sheet: 49 × 65.9 cm. (19 5/16 × 25 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William H. Walker II
Object Number
x1988-41
Inscription
Titled in plate, lower center: The Distressed Poet Inscribed in plate, lower right: Invented Painted Engraved & Publish'd by Wm Hogarth Decmbr the 15, 1740. According to Act of Parliament. Price 3 Shillings.
Reference Numbers
Paulson 145
Culture
European
Type
prints, engravings, etchings
Subject
desks, poets, interior spaces, writing, men, fireplaces, women

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