Yale Center for British Art

Creator:: Print made by William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
After William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
Title:: Plate 12, The Industrious 'Prentice Lord Mayor of London
Date:: 1747
Materials & Techniques:: Etching with line engraving
Dimensions:: Sheet: 10 3/4 × 15 7/8 inches (27.3 × 40.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:: Lettered above image: "The INDUSTRIOUS 'PRENTICE Lord-Mayor of London."; lettered below image: "Proverbs CHAP: III. Ver: 16. | Length of days is in her right hand and | in her left hand Riches and Honour. | Engrav'd & Design'd by Wm. Hogarth | Plate 12. | Publish'd according to Act of Parliament Sep. 30. 1747.".
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art,Gift of Suzanne and William H. Speaker
Copyright Status:: Public Domain
Accession Number:: B2019.24.62
Classification:: Prints
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:: Not on view
Link:: https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:82153