Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butler's Hudibras, Plate 8)

William Hogarth British

Author Illustrates Samuel Butler British

1725–68

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Artwork Details

Title: Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butler's Hudibras, Plate 8)
Artist: William Hogarth (British, London 1697–1764 London)
Author: Illustrates Samuel Butler (British, baptized Strensham, Worcestershire 1613–1680 Covent Garden)
Date: 1725–68
Medium: Etching and engraving; second state of two
Dimensions: plate: 10 13/16 x 14 in. (27.5 x 35.5 cm)
sheet: 11 3/4 x 14 13/16 in. (29.8 x 37.7 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Sarah Lazarus, 1891
Object Number: 91.1.102
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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