Description: BROWNING TO THE EDGES OF THE 17" X 23" PAPER. Paper toning and soiling consistent with age. THE PAPER IS J. WHATMAN 1794. THERE IS LINEN TAPE ACROSS THE TOP OF THE SHEET TO MAKE IT THE SAME SIZE AS THE OTHERS IN THE PORTFOLIO. There is also a crease across the top of the sheet and additional handling creases, best viewed in the photo of the rear of the paper (PHOTO 6) There is a whole lot going on in this image William Hogarth died in 1764 and this was printed in 1798. Southwark Fair is an engraving by William Hogarth, originally called the Humours of the Fair. The engraving was based on a 1733 painting of the 1732 Southwark Fair (now Cincinnati Art Museum). Hogarth put the engraving and his eight plate series called A Rake's Progress up for sale on a subscription basis. This was engraved by Thomas Cook, who always engraved to the same dimensions as Hogarth's original work. This was published by G.G & J Robinsons Pater-noster Row April 1, 1796 The paper is watermarked "1794 J. Whatman". (PHOTO 5) J. Whatman paper is considered by many to be the best paper ever made with comparisons to Rolls Royce and Faberge.. PLEASE USE ZOOM FUNCTION ON ALL PHOTOS.These will be shipped rolled ff6
Price: 50 USD
Location: East Norwich, New York
End Time: 2024-09-21T22:47:21.000Z
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Artist: William Hogarth
Type: Print
Production Technique: Engraving
