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Society Engraved

The prints in this exhibition reflect William Hogarth’s (1697–1764) pointed, shrewd, and satirical social and political commentary. His work appealed to a broad public, but this popularity prompted questions into the ethical issues around the production and distribution of prints, the right to profit from artistic labor, and the nature of what constitutes an original work of art.

Please visit the 'External Link' below for more information and access to the supplementary exhibition brochure (PDF download).
Relevant research areas: Western Europe, 18th Century, Engraving
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