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This original 1747 print by renowned English artist William Hogarth, titled “The Industrious 'Prentice Alderman of London, the Idle one … Read more This original 1747 print by renowned English artist William Hogarth, titled “The Industrious 'Prentice Alderman of London, the Idle one brought before him & impeach’d by his Accomplice,” is part of the moralistic "Industry and Idleness" series. Housed in a sleek black wooden frame with glass panels on both sides and ready-to-hang hardware, the piece vividly illustrates the rise of Francis Goodchild, the diligent apprentice turned Alderman, as he judges his former idle peer, Tom Idle. A powerful example of 18th-century social commentary, the artwork features rich detail, biblical inscriptions, and timeless messages about virtue, justice, and personal responsibility. See less
- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 13ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Artist
- William Hogarth
- Period
- 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Metal
- Paper
- Printmaking Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- In good original condition with little but expected wear. In good original condition with little but expected wear. less
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