Engravings by Hogarth (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) [Paperback]

William Hogarth (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Fine Art, History of Art | Publication Date: June 1, 1973

Rake's Progress, Harlot's Progress, Ilustrations for Hudibras, Before and After, Beer Street, and Gin Lane, 96 more. Commentary by Sean Shesgreen.

Product Details

• Paperback: 205 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; First edition. edition (June 1, 1973)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486224791
• ISBN-13: 978-0486224794
• Product Dimensions: 13.7 x 11 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Reproductions and Insight into a Bygone Age, February 4, 2000

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Bernhard W. Hoff "benhoff" (NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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The large size of the pages (11X14)allows the reader to appreciate the quality and detail of Hogarth's work. Beyond the artistic merit of the engravings, I have found them to be of great value in understanding England of the 1700's. As it is said, "a picture is worth a thousand words". This is especially true with Hogarth, who was as much a humorist and social commentator as he was an artist. Sean Shesgreen provides the (absolutely) necessary background and explanitory information to understand the pictures.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should know Hogarth, May 14, 2007

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Hogarth is the best. His rich images of the moral underbelly of London are as resonant today as they ever were. The level of draftsmanship is high. The many symbolic details are superb. The plotlines combine moral outrage with lurid vouyerism with smirking satire - Bret Easton Ellis should have spent forty years as a Hogarth scholar before attempting to write his first book. This edition is cheap and large, with commentary that is a pleasure to read. I recommend it to anyone.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential, May 8, 2011

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This review is from: Engravings by Hogarth (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) (Paperback)

All hail the Dover Thrift!

Sean Shesgren's notes for this edition are excellent. While reading Jenny Uglow is necessary for those wanting great depth on Hogarth, Shesgren offers historical context, allegorical notes, and a biographical placement. On top of that, the Dover folks continue to give a good printing, good binding, and fabulous prints, in folio, for a great price.

Whether you know Hogarth from a hog or not, this is a book to own.