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William Hogarth (Londra, 1697 - 1764)
GROUP OF THREE PRINTS, 18th century
Etching and engraving on paper
1. THE SLEEPING CONGREGATION
Platemark: circa 270 × 210 mm
Platemark: circa 230 × 208 mm
Platemark: circa 215 × 205 mm
Composition first published in 1736. Signed and dated in the plate. Satirical scene depicting a congregation asleep during a church service.
Literature: Paulson 140.
Platemark: circa 270 × 210 mm
2. CHARACTERS AND CARICATURAS
Satirical composition illustrating the distinction between character studies and caricatures, originally designed as a subscription receipt for the Marriage à-la-Mode series.
Literature: Paulson 162 (1965 edition).
Platemark: circa 230 × 208 mm
3. THE BATTLE OF THE PICTURES
Satirical allegory depicting the rivalry between Hogarth's paintings and those of the Old Masters, originally designed as an admission ticket to the artist's painting auction.
Platemark: circa 215 × 205 mm
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