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The Four Times of the Day

Print
1736-38 (engraved), 1738 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Morning; From the series 'The Four Times of the Day'; Engraving print on paper.


Object details

Category
Object type
Titles
  • The Four Times of the Day (series title)
  • Morning
Materials and techniques
engraving print on paper
Brief description
Morning; From the series 'The Four Times of the Day'; Engraving print on paper; By William Hogarth; English School; Published 1738.
Physical description
Morning; From the series 'The Four Times of the Day'; Engraving print on paper.
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Object history
Engraving reproduction of Hogarth's painting (completed in 1736) of the same name.

While 'Strolling Actresses' (see DYCE.2747) was not part of the 'Four Times of the Day' series, Hogarth's intention appears to have been to sell the five prints together.
Associated objects
Bibliographic reference
DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum : Printed by G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1874.
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.2739

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Record createdApril 14, 2010
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