William Hogarth

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A Complete Catalogue of the Paintings

By Elizabeth Einberg

Summary

William Hogarth (1697–1764) was among the first British-born artists to gain international acclaim. This comprehensive catalogue, based on over twenty years of scholarly research by Elizabeth Einberg, showcases the remarkable diversity of Hogarth's work in paintings, from portraits and history paintings to theatre pictures and genre scenes. Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, it includes lavish reproductions and detailed entries with previously unpublished material, affirming Hogarth’s enduring legacy and innovation in British art.
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Format: Hardback

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This authoritative and richly illustrated catalogue is ideal for students and scholars of British art, collectors, curators, and anyone interested in 18th-century painting and Hogarth’s pioneering contributions to visual narrative.

Description

William Hogarth (1697–1764) was among the first British-born artists to rise to international recognition and acclaim, and to this day he is considered one of the country’s most celebrated and innovative masters. His output encompassed engravings, paintings, prints, and editorial cartoons that presaged western sequential art.

This comprehensive catalogue of his paintings brings together over twenty years of scholarly research and expertise on the artist and serves to highlight the remarkable diversity of his accomplishments in this medium. Portraits, history paintings, theatre pictures, and genre pieces are lavishly reproduced alongside detailed entries on each painting, including much previously unpublished material relating to his oeuvre.

This deeply informed publication affirms Hogarth’s legacy and testifies to the artist’s enduring reputation.

Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art.

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Jenny Uglow of TLS calls this a "triumph" and the definitive volume on Hogarth's paintings. John Barrell from the London Review of Books praises it for its thorough research and excellent reproductions. Hugh Belsey in Art Newspaper emphasises the depth and insight into early 18th century Britain found here, surpassing typical art history. David Bindman in Burlington hails it as an exemplary and extraordinarily well-judged catalogue.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300221749

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 November 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 390 color + 120 b-w illus.

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 2939g

Pages: 432

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Arts & Culture Elizabeth Einberg Non-Fiction

About the Author

Elizabeth Einberg is a senior research fellow at the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art and former curator at Tate Britain.