Morning

1738

William Hogarth

Associated Names
William Hogarth

Artist, English, 1697 - 1764

This is a painting of an early morning city scene. The image showcases a busy urban setting with rows of multi-story buildings surrounding an open space. People are gathered around a small fire in the open space. The setting suggests it is a cold morning. A woman dressed in elaborate attire is standing in the center. The architecture features classic European elements with stone facades. There is a prominent building on the right that houses a coffee shop, as indicated by visible signage. The style is reminiscent of William Hogarth, showcasing social contrasts during the 18th century.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler

  • Dimensions

    plate: 48.9 × 39.8 cm (19 1/4 × 15 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 57.2 × 47.2 cm (22 1/2 × 18 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.53.102

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Paulson 1965, no. 152, State ii/ii

  • Series Title

    The Four Times of Day

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(R. E. Lewis, CA, 17 September 1984); Donald Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1965

  • Paulson, Ronald. Hogarth's Graphic Works. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1965. Rev. ed., 1970: no.152, State ii/ii

1989

  • Paulson, Ronald. Hogarth's Graphic Works. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1965. Rev. ed., 1970: no. 146, ii/ii

Inscriptions

by later hand, upper right in pen and ink: 22.; lower left in plate: Invented Painted Engrav'd & Publish'd by Wm. Hogarth March 25, 1738 according to the Act of Parliament; lower center in plate: MORNING; by later hand, lower right in graphite: P.152ii

Wikidata ID

Q77259726

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