1843 William Hogarth Illustrated 150 Engravings Political SATIRE Art 2v



William Hogarth was one of the most famous English artists of the 18th-century and his satirical cartoons appeared in comic-strips and other printed works for decades. His most famous works were short series of sketches that told moral stories through the lens of political satire – ‘A Harlot’s Progress,’ ‘A Rake’s Progress,’ and ‘Marriage.’



This rare edition of the works of Hogarth features 150 steel engravings of Hogarth’s art supplemented with descriptions and commentary by John Trusler.



Item number: #6689

Price: $499



HOGARTH, William



The works of William Hogarth : in a series of engravings. With descriptions, and a comment on their moral tendency by the Rev. John Trusler, and others ; to which are added anecdotes of the author and his works by J. Hogarth and J. Nichols



London : E.T. Brain & Co., [ca. 1843].



Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages

2 volumes

Vol 1: [iv], 142, [6]

Vol 2: [iv], 147-276, [4]

150 engravings on steel

Language: English

Binding: Leather; tight and secure

Visible repair to vol 2

Size: ~10.5in X 9in (27cm x 22.5cm)



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