'The Distressed Poet', 1740. Artist: William Hogarth

'The Distressed Poet', 1740. Artist: William Hogarth

1-237-221 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'The Distressed Poet', 1740; a poor poet, at work in his garret, is interrupted by a milkmaid demanding payment. Third and final state of plate. One of a set of six plates.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. William Hogarth, attributed to: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver
After
  1. William Hogarth: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Satire

Category Hierarchy

Trade & Industry Occupations

Society & Culture Art & Literature

Artistic Representations Satires

People Other

Society & Culture Wealth & Poverty


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4457x3914
File Size : 51,108kb


Aliases

  1. 25083
  1. 0220000132
  1. 1-237-221
  1. 1237221
  1. 132
  1. 25083
  1. A3

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