William Hogarth's Business Card

Samuel Ireland after William Hogarth

Associated Names
Samuel Ireland

Artist, British, died 1800

William Hogarth

Artist After, English, 1697 - 1764

This is an ornate engraving design featuring classical figures, cherubs, and decorative elements. The central part displays the name "W. Hogarth" with the title "Engraver" framed by two standing classical figures on either side, one holding a book and the other gesturing outward. Above them, two cherubs hold garlands that seem to decorate the frame. Beneath this, the date "April ye 1720" is inscribed within an ornamental cartouche. The design is characterized by intricate details and a sense of elegance and craftsmanship typical of the early 18th century.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 10 × 12.2 cm (3 15/16 × 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1291


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65366293

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