Anecdotes of Mr Hogarth by J. Phillips
AssociatedAssociated with
William Hogarth
(London, England, 1697 - 1764)
Author
John Phillips
Date1850
Mediumpen and ink on paper ( on 2 pieces of folded)
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
Dimensions18.1 x 23.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1939 by Miss Lizzie Hogarth.
CopyrightOut of copyright
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000201.12
Keywords
Anecdotes of Mr Hogarth
May 28th. Hogarth the Painter
agreed with Morris, an uphols-
terer, to furnish him with a
design on canvas representing
the elements of Earth as a pattern
for tapestry. The work not being
done to the satisfaction of Morris, he
refused to pay for it; our Artist
sued him for the money, and
had the suit determined
in his favour. A. Alm 1850.
Eppigram written by Hogarth
in his own copy of "The Anal-
ysis of beauty.":-
"What my pencil may claim
I shall risk with my pen;
To my winning in fame
Must be lost all again
"Mum Town" cries a painter
"He's out of his oils;
"No matter, ill venture -
So, double or quits." A Alk....
further notes of Hoagrth family connections with Shap.
William Hogarth
William Hogarth
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