William Hogarth
The Reward of Cruelty

The Reward of Cruelty

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ArtistEnglish, 1697–1764
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • The Reward of Cruelty
DateFebruary 1750/1751
MediumEtching and part engraving
DimensionsFrame (outer): 28 5/8 × 24 5/8 in. (72.7 × 62.5 cm)
 Mat: 26 3/4 × 23 in. (67.9 × 58.4 cm)
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.1983.5.72
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Industry and Idleness, Plate XI: The Idle 'Prentice Executed at Tyburn
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Industry and Idleness, Plate XI: The Idle 'Prentice Executed at Tyburn
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Etching and engraving
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Industry and Idleness, Plate X: The Industrious 'Prentice Alderman of London, The Idle One Brought Before Him and Impeach'd by His Accomplice
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Industry and Idleness, Plate X: The Industrious 'Prentice Alderman of London, The Idle One Brought Before Him and Impeach'd by His Accomplice
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Industry and Idleness, Plate V: The Idle 'Prentice Turn'd Away, and Sent to Sea
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