The Works of William Hogarth; Containing One Hundred and Fifty-nine Engravings 2 Volumes

William Hogarth; Thomas Cook; Samuel Davenport; John Trusler

Verlag: London, Printed for J. Sharpe, 1821

Beschreibung

2 volume set. Folios, 32 x 25.5 cm. Bound in full contemporary straight-grained, navy blue moroccan leather. Gilt stamping to spines, gilt borders to covers. All edges gilt. Some scuffing / rubbing to covers. Volume 2 front board detached. vi, [vi], 203 + [iv], 96pp. Lovely illustrations throughout. v. 1. Industry and idleness.--The harlot's progress.--The rake's progress.--Southwark fair.--Marriage a la mode.--The lecture.--The cock-pit royal.--The four times of the day.--The distressed poet.--The enraged musician.--Roast beef at the gate of Calais.--Midnight modern conversation.--Mr. Garrick in the character of Richard III.--The four stages of cruelty.--The march to Finchley.--Credulity, superstition, and fanaticism.--Before and after.--v. 2. Strolling players dressing in a barn.--Moses brought before Pharaoh's daughter.--Four prints of an election.--The invasion; or, England and France.--Paul before Felix.--The times.--The analysis of beauty. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2112200064

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Works of William Hogarth; Containing One...

Verlag: London, Printed for J. Sharpe

Erscheinungsdatum: 1821

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good