Print made by William Hogarth, 1697–1764, BritishAfter William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
Title:
Plate 7, The Idle 'Prentice Returned from Sea and in a Garret with a Common Prostitute
Date:
1747
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with line engraving
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 1/2 × 13 3/4 inches (26.7 × 34.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered above image: "The IDLE 'PRENTICE return'd from Sea, & in a Garret with a common Prostitute."; lettered below image: "Leviticus CHAP: XXVI Ve: 36. | The Sound of a Shaken Leaf | Shall Chace him. | Design'd & Engrav'd by Wm. Hogarth. | Plate 7 | Publish'd according to Act of Parliament Sep. 30 1747".
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art,Gift of Suzanne and William H. Speaker