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The industrious 'prentice grown rich, and sheriff of London

The industrious 'prentice grown rich, and sheriff of London
 1747
plate 8 from the Industry and idleness series

Medium
etching and engraving
Measurements
26.4 × 34.7 cm (image and plate) 27.5 × 36.3 cm (sheet)
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Catalogue/s Raisonné
Paulson 175 ii/ii; BM Satires 2963
Edition
2nd of 2 states
Inscription
printed in ink l.l.: Design'd & Engrav'd by W.m (m in superscript above . ) Hogarth
printed in ink l.r.: Publiſh'd according to Act of Parliam.t (t in superscript above . ) Sep.br (br in superscript above . ) 30. 1747.
printed in ink l.c.: Plate 8
printed in ink u.c.: The INDUSTRIOUS 'PRENTICE grown rich, & Sheriff of London.
printed in ink (in cartouche) l.c.: Proverbs CH:IV. Ver: 7, 8. / With all thy getting get understanding. / Exalt her, & she shall promote thee: she / shall bring thee to honour, when / thou dost Embrace her.
Accession Number
1278.459-3
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display