William Hogarth
(British, 1697–1764)
Four Stages of Cruelty; The First Stage of Cruelty
Object Details
Artist
William Hogarth
Date
1751
Medium
Etching and engraving on heavy laid
Dimensions
Image: 15 x 12 1/2 inches (38.1 x 31.8 cm)
Sheet: 21 15/16 x 17 1/2 inches (55.7 x 44.5 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired through the Membership Purchase Fund
Object
Number
76.103.067
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