Description
A fine early-19th-century line engraving/etching by Thomas Cook after William Hogarth, titled “The Painter’s Room.” The plate bears the classic attributions “Hogarth pinx.” and “T. Cook sc.” with the imprint for Longman, Hurst, Rees & Orme and the note “From an Original Painting in the possession of Mr. Nichols.” This scene-Hogarth’s studio with figures of the London art world-was issued in the celebrated Nichols/Longman Hogarth editions (1807-1810).
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Engraver: Thomas Cook (after William Hogarth)
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Publisher/imprint: Longman, Hurst, Rees & Orme (Nichols/Longman Hogarth series, c.1807-10)
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Medium: Copper-plate engraving/etching on wove paper; clear platemark and full imprint line
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Image/plate size (sight): approx. 6.75 x 5.75 in; framed size: approx. 12 x 11.5 in
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Subject: Hogarth’s painting room; line below title reads “From an Original Painting in the possession of Mr. Nichols”
Condition (please view all photos):
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Clean, crisp impression with good detail and legible inscriptions
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Light toning and a faint old mat line; a few scattered specks as shown
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Period frame under glass with minor wear; not examined out of frame
A handsome, ready-to-hang impression from the respected Cook/Longman series-an attractive way to own a period Hogarth-related print.
