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Hogarth Industry and Idleness Prints (12) [187180]

Currency:USD Category:Art / Medium - Woodcut Start Price:320.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Hogarth Industry and Idleness Prints (12) [187180]
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Prints of William Hogarth's engraving "Industry and Idleness" that measure about 6.5"x 5.5", with the full sheet measuring 9"x 11".
"Industry and Idleness" is the title of a series of 12 plot-linked engravings created by the English artist William Hogarth in 1747, intending to illustrate to working children the possible rewards of hard work and diligent application and the sure disasters attending a lack of both. Unlike his earlier works, such as A Harlot's Progress (1731) and Marriage ‡-la-mode (1743), which were painted first and subsequently converted to engravings, Industry and Idleness was created solely as a set of engravings. Each of the prints was sold for one shilling each so 12 shillings for the entire set, which is equivalent to £120 in 2023. It may be assumed that these prints were aimed for a wider and less wealthy market than his earlier works. The originals currently reside at the British Museum.
These prints were published Longman, Hurst, Rees & Orme May 1, 1807. They have a rough edge that does no affect the print. Some slight foxing. Please see photos for more details. [ United Kingdom