Print made by William Hogarth, 1697–1764, BritishAfter William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
Title:
Plate 4, The Industrious 'Prentice a Favourite, and Entrusted by his Master
Date:
1747
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with line engraving
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 1/2 × 13 5/8 inches (26.7 × 34.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered above image: "The INDUSTRIOUS 'PRENTICE a Favourite and entrusted by his Master."; lettered below image: "Matthew CHAP: XXV, Ve: 21 | Well done thou good and faithfull | Servent., thou hast been faithfull | over a few things. I will make thee | Ruler over many things. | Design'd & Engrav'd by Wm. Hogarth | Plate 4 | Publish'd according to Act of Parliament Sep. 30, 1747".
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art,Gift of Suzanne and William H. Speaker