The Works Of William Hogarth: In A Series Of Engravings With Descriptions

By John Trusler, William Hogarth, Rev. John Trusler

Book Overview

The book ""The Works of William Hogarth: In a Series of Engravings with Descriptions"" is a comprehensive collection of the works of the famous English artist and engraver William Hogarth. The book features a series of engravings that showcase Hogarth's artistic talents, accompanied by detailed descriptions written by John Trusler.Hogarth is known for his satirical and moralistic depictions of everyday life in 18th-century England, and this book includes some of his most famous works, such as ""The Rake's Progress"" and ""Marriage ������-la-mode."" The engravings are reproduced in high-quality, allowing the reader to appreciate the intricate details and nuances of Hogarth's style.Trusler's descriptions provide context and insight into each of the engravings, discussing the themes and messages that Hogarth was trying to convey. He also provides biographical information about Hogarth and his artistic career, giving readers a deeper understanding of the artist and his work.Overall, ""The Works of William Hogarth: In a Series of Engravings with Descriptions"" is a must-have for anyone interested in art history, 18th-century England, or the work of one of the most influential artists of his time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432529153
• ISBN13: 9781432529154
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"