1763
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Wilkes Esq. is a 1763 ink by William Hogarth, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a man in fancy 18th-century clothes, sitting with one leg crossed. He’s holding a cane in one hand and a book or papers in the other. A tall hat with the word "LIBERTY" written on it leans against the wall behind him. His face looks serious, almost amused, with a slight smirk. The hat labeled "LIBERTY" hints at his political views—this wasn’t just a portrait, it was a statement. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in lines to create sharp, detailed shadows. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Hogarth made prints like this.
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
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