In a chamber containing stuffed animals, a globe and astrological devices Hudibras, about to draw his sword, startles Sidrophel and Whacum. Engraving by T. Cook, ca. 1808, after W. Hogarth.

  • Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.
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1808
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In a chamber containing stuffed animals, a globe and astrological devices Hudibras, about to draw his sword, startles Sidrophel and Whacum. Engraving by T. Cook, ca. 1808, after W. Hogarth. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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An episode in Hudibras by Samuel Butler, as depicted by Hogarth

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1808

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1 print : engraving ; image 28 x 36.6 cm

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Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum ; Designed by W. Hogarth ; Engraved by T. Cook Extensive lettering below the image Bears number: Plate 8

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Wellcome Collection 575770i

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