Item 27: Engraving of John Wilkes by William Hogarth, (removed to Oversized Box#2), 1763 May 16
Item — Box: 6, Folder: 27
Dates
- Created: 1763 May 16
Creator
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764 (Person)
Access:
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Engraving.
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
20 ⅜ in. x 15 ⅜ in.
Title:
John Wilkes Esqr.
Description:
“William Hogarth (1697-1764) was well known in Georgian England for his satirical prints. The print became a useful tool for propaganda, and Hogarth was the most famous political cartoonist of his time.
Hogarth and John Wilkes were initially friends, until Wilkes published the North Briton no. 17, which attacked Hogarth and made fun of Hogarth’s position as painter to the King. Then Wilkes published No. 45 which attacked the King’s administration and resulted in the arrest of Wilkes. Since Wilkes was a member of parliament, he was released from jail due to parliamentary privilege.
Hogarth was at the trial. His subsequent print may be the best known of Wilkes. Hogarth and Wilkes parted over politics and the unflattering prints Hogarth made of Wilkes.
Transcription:
{Papers in background}
North Briton
Number 45.
North Briton Number 17.
John Wilkes Esqr. Drawn from the Life and Etch’d in Aquafortis by Willm. Hogarth Publish’d according to Act of Parliament May ye 16, 1765
North Briton Number 17.
John Wilkes Esqr. Drawn from the Life and Etch’d in Aquafortis by Willm. Hogarth Publish’d according to Act of Parliament May ye 16, 1765
Creator
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764 (Person)
Repository Details
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570-408-7823 (Fax)
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