Artwork
Gulielmus Hogarth
Gulielmus Hogarth is an ink print by the Baroque artist William Hogarth. It dates from 1748 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Gulielmus Hogarth is a 1748 print by William Hogarth, created using etching and engraving techniques. It is a self-portrait of the artist.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Hogarth seated with a palette and brushes, accompanied by a small dog. The inclusion of his artistic tools and the calm dog conveys a sense of his profession and personal life.
Technique & Style
The work is a black-and-white print, characteristic of Hogarth's use of etching and engraving. These techniques allowed for detailed and expressive representations, reflecting his skill as both an artist and a printmaker.
Context
As a prominent figure in 18th-century British art, Hogarth's work spanned portraiture and narrative series, often incorporating sharp social commentary that influenced later satire.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
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