The Polling, plate 3 from the series Four Prints of an Election
The Polling, plate 3 from the series Four Prints of an Election

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The Polling, plate 3 from the series Four Prints of an Election,

1758

William Hogarth, 1697–1764; born and died London, England
Engraved by William Hogarth and, 1697–1764; born and died London, England
François Morellon de la Cave, French, active 1731
x1946-257

Information

Title
The Polling, plate 3 from the series Four Prints of an Election
Dates

1758

Maker
William Hogarth
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
plate: 44.4 × 56.4 cm (17 1/2 × 22 3/16 in.) sheet: 49.4 × 67.3 cm (19 7/16 × 26 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Laura P. Hall Memorial Collection
Object Number
x1946-257
Place Made

Europe, England, London

Inscription
Titled above plate, upper center: THE POLLING. Plate III. Inscribed in plate, lower left and right: Engrav’d by W. Hogarth & Le Cave / Published 20 Febry. 1758. As the Act directs. Dedicated in plate, lower center: To the Honoble. Sr. Edward Walpole Knight of the BATH. This Plate is most humbly Inscrib’d By his most Obedient humble Servant / Willm. Hograth
Reference Numbers
Paulson 200 (1965, 1989)
Culture
European, British
Type
engravings, prints
Materials
printing ink
Techniques
engraving (printing process)
Subject
carriages, elections, voters, booths, satires, men, bridges (built works), figures (representations), groups of people

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