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The Bench

Print
1758 (engraved)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The Bench; After Hogarth's 1758 oil painting by the same name, but differing considerably; Engraving print on paper; Over the print is inscribed 'Character'.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe Bench
Materials and techniques
engraving print on paper
Brief description
The Bench; After Hogarth's 1758 oil painting by the same name, but differing considerably; Engraving print on paper; Engraved by William Hogarth; English School; 1758.
Physical description
The Bench; After Hogarth's 1758 oil painting by the same name, but differing considerably; Engraving print on paper; Over the print is inscribed 'Character'.
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Character' (Inscribed over the print.)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Subjects depicted
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.2792

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Record createdApril 16, 2010
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