A politician engrossed in reading the "Gazetteer" and burning the brim of his hat with a candle while he does so. Etching by J. K. Sherwin after W. Hogarth.

  • Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.
Date:
Oct. 31st. 1775
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39239i
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[London] : Jane Hogarth, Oct. 31st. 1775.

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1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 33.1 x 26.6 cm

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The politician. Etch'd from an original sketch of Wm: Hogarth, Octr. 31st 1775.'s, in the possession of Mr: Forrest. Pub.d: as the act directs by Jane Hogarth. Willm: Hogarth invt. Etch'd by J.K. Sherwin Lettering within the print: the newspaper is entitled "Gazetteer"

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Wellcome Collection 39239i

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