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The Rake's Progress, Plate I
He takes possession
The Rake's Progress, Plate I
William Hogarth (English, 1697–1764)
Dimensions
Platemark: 35.5 x 41 cm (14 x 16 1/8 in.)
Sheet: 44 x 60.2 cm (17 5/16 x 23 11/16 in.)
Sheet: 44 x 60.2 cm (17 5/16 x 23 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession Number97.1199
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Paulson, 1965-70: 132-139, Second state; 1989: 132-139.
DescriptionThe Rake's Progress, Plate 1
ProvenanceHenry F. Sewall (b. 1816 - d. 1896; Lugt 1309), New York; 1897, sold by Sewall to the MFA [see note 1]. (Accession Date: June 16, 2016)
NOTES:
[1] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized and executed in 1897, one year after his death.
NOTES:
[1] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized and executed in 1897, one year after his death.