Public Lecture
Artist
William Hogarth
(British, 1697-1764)
Publisher
William Hogarth
(British, 1697-1764)
CultureEnglish
Date1736
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsOverall, Plate: 8 1/8 x 7 1/2 in. (20.6 x 19.1 cm)
Overall: 8 x 6 1/8 in. (20.3 x 15.6 cm)
Overall, Mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm)
Overall: 8 x 6 1/8 in. (20.3 x 15.6 cm)
Overall, Mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm)
Inscribed"Published by W Hogarth March 3d 1736 Price Six pence". On back of print: MMA stamp; MMA Duplicate stamp with "AHM" and "'56" in pencil, and "17.3.888-58" between these stamps. "Ho"; "30954"; "Public Lecture"; "D&A p 204". Left of center top of print margin: "Leengburg Andseon (?)" and below plate mark at left: "Lecture" in pencil. On inside of back mat at lower right: "dup 17.3.888-58 C" and MMA impressed stamp. On front of mat at bottom center: "Harris Brisbane Dick Fund 1917". On upper left edge: "British Hogarth, W D&A 204II".
Credit LineGift of Captain and Mrs. Shirley Falcke
Object number56.49.24
Not on view
DescriptionA group of men, all wearing hats, looking on as a man lectures.
