Yale Center for British Art

Creator:: Print made by William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
After William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
Title:: Plate 8, The Industrious 'Prentice Grown Rich and Sheriff of London
Date:: 1747
Materials & Techniques:: Etching with line engraving
Dimensions:: Sheet: 10 1/2 × 13 3/4 inches (26.7 × 34.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:: Lettered above image: "The INDUSTRIOUS 'PRENTICE grown rich & Sheriff of London." | Proverbs CH: IV Ver: 7,8. | With all thy getting get understanding. | Exalt her, & she shall promote thee: she | shall bring thee to honour, when | thou dost Embrace her. | Design'd & Engrav'd by Wm. Hogarth | Plate 8 | Publish'd according to Act of Parliament Sep'br. 30, 1747.".
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art,Gift of Suzanne and William H. Speaker
Copyright Status:: Public Domain
Accession Number:: B2019.24.58
Classification:: Prints
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:: Not on view
Link:: https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:82149