William Hogarth
First Stage of Cruelty

ArtistEnglish, 1697–1764
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • First Stage of Cruelty
DateFebruary 1750/1751
MediumEtching and part engraving
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.1983.5.69
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