Hogarth Illustrated From His Own Manuscripts V1 (1812)

Hogarth Illustrated From His Own Manuscripts V1 (1812) is a book written by William Hogarth, a renowned English painter, printmaker, and satirist of the 18th century. The book includes a collection of Hogarth's own manuscripts, which provide a fascinating insight into his creative process and artistic vision. The volume is the first in a series of two, and it features detailed reproductions of Hogarth's original drawings, sketches, and notes, accompanied by explanatory text. The book covers Hogarth's early career and includes some of his most famous works, such as A Harlot's Progress and A Rake's Progress. This edition also includes an introduction by John Ireland, a contemporary art critic and friend of Hogarth's. Hogarth Illustrated From His Own Manuscripts V1 is a must-read for anyone interested in the art and culture of 18th-century England, as well as for fans of Hogarth's unique and influential style.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.