Hogarth / Mary Webster
1979, 1st English edition. London : Studio Vista. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #428881
ISBN: 0289708869
Physical description; 191 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 34 cm. Contents; The Early Years -- The Conversation Piece -- A Harlot's Progress -- The artistic and historical background to 'A Harlot's Progress' -- A Rake's Progress -- From moral subjects to grand manner -- Small portraits -- Portraiture -- Marriage à la Mode -- The 1740s -- History pictures -- Social satire on the evils of society -- The late works -- Catalogue of paintings -- Bibliography -- Index -- Photographic credits. Subjects; Hogarth, William 1697-1764. Hogarth, William (English painter and engraver, 1697-1764) Criticism and interpretation. Painters, British 18th century. Printmakers, British 18th century. English paintings Hogarth, William Critical studies. English paintings Hogarth, William 1697-1764. Realism composition, 19th century.
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