Characters and Caricaturas

1743

William Hogarth

Associated Names
William Hogarth

Artist, English, 1697 - 1764

This is a drawing of character profiles and caricatures. The drawing consists of profiles of faces depicted in a stylized manner on one side, and as exaggerated caricatures on the other side. Varying facial expressions and features are shown, with a row dividing the characters and caricatures to illustrate the difference through levels of exaggeration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 26.1 × 20.5 cm (10 1/4 × 8 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 33.6 × 24.3 cm (13 1/4 × 9 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1944.5.10

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Paulson 1965, no. 162, State i/ii

Associated Artworks

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The image depicts an engraving of a seated man facing slightly to the right with his body turned slightly to the left. The man has prominent facial features, including large eyes, a prominent nose, and a closed mouth. He wears a fur hat, a dark coat, and a buttoned shirt with a white collar. A pug dog sits beside him, facing the viewer. Objects like books, an artist's palette, brushes, and a cloth are scattered around them. In the background is a draped curtain, and at the bottom is the inscription "Gulielmus Hogarth."

Gulielmus Hogarth

William Hogarth

1748

Collected Works of William Hogarth

William Hogarth

1697

This is an image of an opulent interior scene with multiple figures engaged in various activities. The setting is richly decorated, showcasing luxury and high social status. It features elaborately dressed individuals involved in a formal or ceremonial event. The room is adorned with large framed paintings and intricate moldings, suggesting an 18th-century style. The detailed rendering of clothing, furniture, and items on the table further emphasize the depiction of a moment in a well-appointed domestic setting.

Marriage a la Mode: pl.1

Louis Gerard Scotin

1745

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2018

  • Sense of Humor: Caricature, Satire, and the Comical in Prints and Drawings from Leonardo to the Present, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2018 - 2019.

Bibliography

1965

  • Paulson, Ronald. Hogarth's Graphic Works. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1965. Rev. ed., 1970.

Wikidata ID

Q65026761

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