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The Distressed Poet

William Hogarth (English, 1697–1764)
1736

Medium/Technique Engraving
Dimensions Sheet: 35.7 x 40.3 cm (14 1/16 x 15 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP12006
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Paulson, 1965-70: 145, First; 1989: 145
DescriptionFirst state according to J. Ireland; Duplicate of P12007.
ProvenanceHenry F. Sewall (b. 1816 - d. 1896; Lugt 1309), New York; 1897, sold by Sewall to the MFA [see note 1].

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.