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William Hogarth, Sancho at the Feast Starved by his Physician

70,00 

Sancho at the Feast Starved by his Physician it is an etching made by William Hogarth in 1822.
This work represents a significant moment in Sancho's life, masterfully captured by the artist.

  • Sheet size: cm. 64×48 approx.
  • Image size: cm. 30×30 approx.
  • Support: Thick paper without watermark
  • Condition: Excellent state of preservation

William Hogarth, The Lottery, 1822

50,00 

The Lottery it is an etching made by William Hogarth in 1822, which is a satire on the state lottery.
This iconic work shows a drawing of lots at Guildhall, with allegorical figures explaining the significance of each character in the scene.

  • Sheet size: cm. 32×48
  • Image size: cm. 22×31
  • Support: Thick paper without watermark
  • Condition: Excellent condition

The English caption provides details about the characters:
1) The allegory of National Credit is supported by Justice;
2) Apollo shows Britannia a picture of the earth;
3) Fortune is on the right;
4) Unrestrainedness is on the left;
5) Suspense, Hope and Fear are found at the base of the pedestal;
6) Good Luck is kidnapped by Pleasure and Madness;
7) Bad Luck is oppressed by Pain, supported by Minerva;
8) Sloth and Avarice complete the scene.
This engraving is an important reflection on the consequences of the lottery and human destiny.

William Hogarth, The Man of Taste 1822

30,00 

The Man of Taste It is an engraving made by William Hogarth in 1822.
This work represents a satirical analysis of the taste and culture of his time.

  • Sheet size: cm. 28×27 approx.
  • Engraving size: cm. 22×16 approx.
  • Support: Thick paper without watermark
  • Condition: Excellent state of preservation

William Hogarth, Woman Swearing a Child, 1822

70,00 

Woman Swearing a Child It is an etching made by William Hogarth in 1822.
This work depicts a pregnant woman swearing before a justice of the peace that the father of her child is a wealthy, married man.
The scene is enriched by the presence of the man's wife, who scolds him, while the real father encourages the woman.

  • Sheet size: cm. 64×48 approx.
  • Engraving size: cm. 30×35 approx.
  • Support: Thick paper without watermark
  • Condition: Excellent state of preservation

William Hogarth, The Battle of the Paintings, 1822

30,00 

The Battle of the Paintings It is an engraving made by William Hogarth in 1822.
This work, which combines the technique ofEtching and of the Burin, represents a comparison between different artistic currents.

  • Sheet size: cm. 24×27 approx.
  • Image size: cm. 20×20 approx.
  • Support: Thick paper without watermark
  • Condition: Excellent condition

Winter Raphael (1784-1852), Goats, 1830

35,00 

Goats It is an engraving made by Winter Raphael In the 1830.
This work, an example of etching, is monogrammed at the bottom right with the initials RW and represents a typical subject of 18th century art.

  • Sheet size: cm. 12×16 approx.
  • Support: Heavy laid paper
  • Condition: Excellent state of preservation

Zauli Giuseppe, Portrait of Van Ostade, 1790

50,00 

Portrait of Van Ostade It is an engraving made by Joseph Zauli In the 1790.
This work is an etching on laid paper, representing the famous Dutch painter Adriaen van Ostade, famous for his portraits and scenes of everyday life.

  • Sheet size: cm. 24×19 approx.
  • Engraving size: mm. 135×105 at the copper edge
  • Support: Laid paper
  • Condition: Excellent state of preservation

At the bottom left is the author's signature: Je Jpse pinx. AVOstade and J.Zauli f. and in the center the writing In Aedibus com. Gini Bonon Ass.

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