A Stand of Arms, Musical Instruments, Etc.; Boys Peeping at Nature
A Stand of Arms, Musical Instruments, Etc.; Boys Peeping at Nature
A Stand of Arms, Musical Instruments, Etc.; Boys Peeping at Nature
A Stand of Arms, Musical Instruments, Etc.; Boys Peeping at Nature
A Stand of Arms, Musical Instruments, Etc.; Boys Peeping at Nature
A Stand of Arms, Musical Instruments, Etc.; Boys Peeping at Nature

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A Stand of Arms, Musical Instruments, Etc.; Boys Peeping at Nature,

1730 – 1751

William Hogarth, 1697–1764; born and died London, England
x1988-63

Information

Title
A Stand of Arms, Musical Instruments, Etc.; Boys Peeping at Nature
Dates

1730 – 1751

Maker
William Hogarth
Medium
Etching and engraving
Dimensions
plate (top): 15.2 × 12.4 cm (6 × 4 7/8 in.) plate (bottom): 18.3 × 23.4 cm (7 3/16 × 9 3/16 in.) sheet: 65.5 x 49 cm (25 13/16 x 19 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William H. Walker II
Object Number
x1988-63
Reference Numbers
Paulson (1970) 183; Paulson (1989) 183; Paulson (1964) 120; Paulson (1989) 120
Culture
British, European
Type
engravings, etchings, prints
Subject
weapons, boys, scrolls (motifs), figures (representations), musical instruments, busts

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