Sitting Satyrs

G. King British
after 1732
Not on view
This decorative borders was added to an authorized copy of Hogarth's "A Harlot's Progress," sold by G. King at the Golden Head in Browlow Street, Drury Lane. The work was issued shortly after Hogarth's own, to undercut cheap pirated copies and Hogarth had nothing to do with these borders.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sitting Satyrs
  • Artist: G. King (British, active 1732–49)
  • Date: after 1732
  • Medium: Etching and engraving
  • Dimensions: sheet: 9 3/4 x 5 13/16 in. (24.7 x 14.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Sarah Lazarus, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.25
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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