Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Print, Reproduction |
Accession number |
84.35 |
Catalog Number |
84.35.6a-b |
Date |
20th century |
Dimensions |
H-18 W-12 inches |
Collection |
Prints |
Description |
Reproduction Print, 2 images on same page a) Plate 4 from William Hogarth's "Industry and Idleness" series of 12 engravings. In this reproduction, the industrious "Prentice has performed his duty and is honored by his master. Central figure leaning arm on shoulder, figure holding book, cat in foreground with arched back, figure with red cross on blouse carrying rolls of textiles, woman weavers in background. b) Plate 6 from Hogarth's series of twelve. When his 'prenticeship ended his heart was filled with pride as the Master's young daughter became his new bride and the newly wed couple gave alms to the crowd. Figures in window and doorways giving alms to kneeling woman and bowing man with drum, crowd of people in street with various musical instruments, beggar in foreground. |
Artist |
William Hogarth |
Caption |
The Industrious Apprentice |
Title |
a) The Industrious "Prentice, a Favourite, and entrusted by his Master b) The Industrious' Prentice out of his time, & Married to his Daughter |
Lexicon category |
8: Communication Artifact |
Credit line |
Museum purchase |