Item 11: A Satirical Etching of John Wilkes by [William Hogarth], [ca. 1763-1800]
Item — Box: 6, Folder: 11
Dates
- Created: [ca. 1763-1800]
Creator
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764 (Person)
Access:
All series and subseries within this collection are open for research, with the exception of a few files within the Academia series that are restricted. The Academia series contains financial and sensitive institutional records from Wilkes College, and financial report records from Princeton University that will remain restricted for 80 years upon creation.
Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Etching
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
8 ½ in. x 4 ½ in
Title:
John Wilkes Esq
Description:
The following print depicts John Wilkes (1725-1797), created by William Hogarth, dated circa 1763-1800. The print is a satirical commentary on another print, and bears a strong resemblance. However, this version by Hogarth exaggerates Wilkes' features, including crossed eyes and an underbite. In the image, Wilkes is depicted in a full length figure, seated at a desk with a quill and a copy of the Magna Carta. He is wearing a three-piece ensemble with slicked back hair. These inclusions likely point to the man’s principles of liberty and freedom.
The date and creator for this item were ascertained by a comparison with a similar item digitized on the British Museum’s website.
Creator
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764 (Person)
Repository Details
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Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu