William Hogarth Engravings Including "First Stage of Cruelty," Circa 1751

Item Details

William Hogarth (British, 1697–1764)
First Stage of Cruelty, circa 1751
Etching and engraving on paper
From the series The Four Stages of Cruelty

Beer Street, originally published in 1751
Etching and engraving on paper
Unsigned
Later impression, printed 1759 or after.

Condition

- sheets mounted to paperboard; paperboard retains adhesive residue around borders of mounts; notable discolorations across sheets; tears and loss throughout, mostly in mounts but also spots around outer edges of sheets; other signs of wear possible.

Dimensions

- measures each mount; plates measures 12.88" W x 15.25" H.

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Item #

ITMGR59673