1743
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
H Beard Print Collection is a 1743 by William Hogarth, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a scene with a lot going on. It's interesting because of the inscription, which says 'Qui color albus erat, nunc est contrarius albo', or 'Who was white in colour, now is contrary to white'. This phrase suggests a change or contrast, which might be what the artist is trying to show. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Hogarth, William.
The print from 1743 is inscribed with the Latin phrase *Qui color albus erat, nunc est contrarius albo*, meaning "Who was white in colour, now is contrary to white." It shows a partially clothed Black woman seated in a bedchamber while four fully clothed white men stand around her. The work is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Read the full account in the museum source.
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
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