Original copper engraving reproducing in facsimile William Hogarth's "Masquerades and Operas, Burlington Gate" (1724), a satire against the fashion for masked balls and Italian opera in the London of his day, with the gate of the Academy of Arts behind. Lettered below: "A Fac-Simile of Hogarth's own Engraving".
Original copper engraving reproducing in facsimile William Hogarth's "Masquerades and Operas, Burlington Gate" (1724), a satire against the fashion for masked balls and Italian opera in the London of his day, with the gate of the Academy of Arts behind. Lettered below: "A Fac-Simile of Hogarth's own Engraving".
Medium: Copper engraving
Artist / after: William Hogarth (1697-1764)
Date: 19th century
Dimensions: Sheet 11.9 x 8.8 in (30.2 x 22.3 cm)
Condition: Good condition; clean paper, with wide margins.