(École anglaise) - HOGARTH, William (1697-1764).- The Works of William Hogarth, from the original plates restored by James Heath. With the additions of many subjects not before collected, to which are prefixed, a biographical essay on the genius and...
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Description
productions of Hogarth, and explanations of the subjects of the plates by John Nichols. London, Baldwin and Cradock, G. Woodfall, G. Norman (printer), [1837]. Very large in-f° (63 x 49 cm) : frontispice-ix-[1]-42 pp.; 116 plates (marginal tear at frontispiece repaired, fold in the title-page, pale and small marginal dampstain, light foxing at some text leaves and at the margins of most plates). Contemporary binding : threequarter red morocco, ribbed spine with gilt floral decoration, gilt edges (slightly rubbed).
First and only (?) edition of this compilation taken from the original plates restored by James Heath and complete with 156 engravings on 116 plates (in accordance with the table of contents), a biographical essay and explanations of the subjects by John Nichols. Monumental testimony of the prints by one of England's most important pictorial artists, political satirist, social critic and editorial cartoonist, author of "Beer Street", "Gin Lane" and many others. Copy with very good prints on large and heavy paper. Enriched with 3 loose plates inserted in a cache at the end of the volume : "Before" & "After" and "Feeding Poultry". ^ Importante compilation de l'oeuvre gravée de William Hogarth consistant en 156 estampes sur 116 planches. Enrichi de 3 gravures sur ff. volants. Demi-maroquin rouge de l'ép. (frotté).
First and only (?) edition of this compilation taken from the original plates restored by James Heath and complete with 156 engravings on 116 plates (in accordance with the table of contents), a biographical essay and explanations of the subjects by John Nichols. Monumental testimony of the prints by one of England's most important pictorial artists, political satirist, social critic and editorial cartoonist, author of "Beer Street", "Gin Lane" and many others. Copy with very good prints on large and heavy paper. Enriched with 3 loose plates inserted in a cache at the end of the volume : "Before" & "After" and "Feeding Poultry". ^ Importante compilation de l'oeuvre gravée de William Hogarth consistant en 156 estampes sur 116 planches. Enrichi de 3 gravures sur ff. volants. Demi-maroquin rouge de l'ép. (frotté).
