The Works of William Hogarth; in a Series of Engravings: With Descriptions, and A Comment on their Moral Tendency
William Hogarth, Rev. John Trusler
1833
Jones and Co
4to, Two volumes
Description:
A two volume collection of William Hogarth’s satirical and moralising engravings, containing 109 illustrated plates.
This 1833 edition brings together reproductions of Hogarth’s most famous narrative series, including A Rake's Progress, A Harlot's Progress, and Marriage A-la-Mode. Trusler's commentary provides a contemporary interpretation of the moral lessons behind each scene, explaining the complex social critiques embedded in the artist's visual storytelling. The work stands as a testament to the enduring popularity of Hogarth's biting observations on eighteenth-century London life. Complete with all plates.
Condition:
Good Condition. Red cloth spine with leather edges and black cloth covered board. Binding is firm. Lightly marbled edges. Contents are foxed and tanned. Previous owner's inscription to front end paper. Complete with all plates. Boards are rubbed with some peeling to leather. Bumping to edges. Minor fraying to cloth spine edge. General marking to boards.
The Works of William Hogarth; in a Series of Engravings: With Descriptions, and A Comment on their Moral Tendency
William Hogarth, Rev. John Trusler
1833
Jones and Co
4to, Two volumes
Description:
A two volume collection of William Hogarth’s satirical and moralising engravings, containing 109 illustrated plates.
This 1833 edition brings together reproductions of Hogarth’s most famous narrative series, including A Rake's Progress, A Harlot's Progress, and Marriage A-la-Mode. Trusler's commentary provides a contemporary interpretation of the moral lessons behind each scene, explaining the complex social critiques embedded in the artist's visual storytelling. The work stands as a testament to the enduring popularity of Hogarth's biting observations on eighteenth-century London life. Complete with all plates.
Condition:
Good Condition. Red cloth spine with leather edges and black cloth covered board. Binding is firm. Lightly marbled edges. Contents are foxed and tanned. Previous owner's inscription to front end paper. Complete with all plates. Boards are rubbed with some peeling to leather. Bumping to edges. Minor fraying to cloth spine edge. General marking to boards.
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