Anecdotes of William Hogarth /
One of the most visible, popular, and significant artists of his generation, William Hogarth (1697-1764) is best known for his acerbic, strongly moralizing works, which were mass-produced and widely disseminated as prints during his lifetime. This volume is a fascinating look into the notorious Engl...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Los Angeles :
J. Paul Getty Museum,
[2020]
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| Series: | Lives of the artists.
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| Summary: | One of the most visible, popular, and significant artists of his generation, William Hogarth (1697-1764) is best known for his acerbic, strongly moralizing works, which were mass-produced and widely disseminated as prints during his lifetime. This volume is a fascinating look into the notorious English satirical artist's life, presenting 'Anecdotes of William Hogarth, Written by Himself'; a collection of autobiographical vignettes supplemented with short texts and essays written by his contemporaries, first published in 1785. |
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| Physical Description: | 191 pages : color illustrations ; 15 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9781606066447 1606066447 |