Print made by William Hogarth, 1697–1764, BritishAfter William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
Title:
Plate 3, The Idle 'Prentice at Play in the Church Yard during Divine Service
Date:
1747
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with line engraving
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 1/2 × 13 5/8 inches (26.7 × 34.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered above image: "The IDLE 'PRENTICE at Play in the Church Yard during Divine Service."; lettered below image: "Proverbs CH: XIX, Ve: 20 | Judgments are prepar'd for Scorners | & Stripes for the back of Fools. | Design'd & Engrav'd by Wm. Hogarth. | Plate 3 | Publish'd according to Act of Parliament Sep'br 30, 1747.".
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art,Gift of Suzanne and William H. Speaker