William Hogarth
Cruelty in Perfection

Cruelty in Perfection

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ArtistEnglish, 1697–1764
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Cruelty in Perfection
DateFebruary 1750/1751
MediumEtching and part engraving
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.1983.5.71
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Provenance Research Ongoing Exhibition HistoryExhibited: "Going with the Grain: Woodcuts from Houston Collections," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Cameron Gallery, January 31 - April 19, 2009.

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