The First Stage of Cruelty
The First Stage of Cruelty
The First Stage of Cruelty
The First Stage of Cruelty

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The First Stage of Cruelty,

1750 – 1751

William Hogarth, 1697–1764; born and died London, England
x1988-66

Information

Title
The First Stage of Cruelty
Dates

1750 – 1751

Maker
William Hogarth
Medium
Etching with some engraving
Dimensions
plate: 38.7 x 32.3 cm (15 1/4 x 12 11/16 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
x1988-66
Reference Numbers
Paulson (1964) 187; Paulson (1989) 187
Culture
British, European
Type
prints, engravings
Subject
boys, streetscapes, torturing, Animals

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