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H Beard Print Collection, by William Hogarth, 5

H Beard Print Collection

William Hogarth

5

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 5 by William Hogarth, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
William Hogarth
When & what style?
5 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a scene of a cock fight. The scene is chaotic, with people and animals crowded together. It's interesting that the print is titled 'Royal Sport, Pit Ticket', which suggests that cock fighting was a popular entertainment among the upper class. You can learn more about this style of printmaking by looking at the work of artist: Hogarth, William.

The story of this work

Overview

The image depicts a cockfight, a scene titled "Royal Sport, Pit Ticket." It is part of the H Beard Print Collection by William Hogarth.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Portrait of William Hogarth
Artist

William Hogarth

William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.

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