A Rake's Progress, Plate 1
| Title | A Rake's Progress, Plate 1 |
|---|---|
| Artist | William Hogarth |
| Date | June 25, 1735 18th century |
| Medium | Etching and engraving; first state of three |
| Classification | Prints |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1932 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“A Rake's Progress, Plate 1” is a work by William Hogarth, dated June 25, 1735. It is executed in etching and engraving; first state of three and classified as prints. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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