Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) desirable antique print "Capt Thos Coram." A portrait of the philanthropist Thomas Coram (1668-1751) who founded the Foundling Hospital after seeing the plight of children left abandoned in the streets, many of whom were young babies close to death. In this famous full-length portrait of him by William Hogarth, he wears a stout, serviceable greatcoat of rich reddish brown, his abundant white hair framing a weather-beaten face. The globe by his left foot reminds us of his sea-faring past. DATE PRINTED: c.1822 using Hogarth's original plate first published in 1796 (dated on the print) from a painting made in 1740. SIZE: The printed area is approximately 54 x 38 cm, 21 x 15 inches (large) with wide margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by William Nutter (British, 1754/59–1802) from the original picture by Wm. Hogarth. William Hogarth FRSA (10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, social critic, and editorial cartoonist. His work ranged from realistic portraiture to comic strip-like series of pictures called "modern moral subjects", perhaps best known being his moral series A Harlot's Progress, A Rake's Progress and Marriage A-la-Mode. Knowledge of his work is so pervasive that satirical political illustrations in this style are often referred to as "Hogarthian". PROVENANCE: Published in 'The Works of William Hogarth, from the original plates restored by James Heath', London: Baldwin and Cradock. The Heath edition was the last to print directly from Hogarth's original engraved plates. All 'Hogarth' prints appearing after this date are merely copies with recut plates.TYPE: Antique copper plate etching and engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good. Suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: . Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 49.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2025-01-06T16:03:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.44 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: I accept returns within 14 days provided that the items are returned to me in the same condition as shipped.
Artist: William Hogarth
Production Technique: Copper Engraving
Material: Engraving
Theme: Portrait
Time Period Produced: 1750-1799
Type: Print
Subject: Portrait
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Year of Production: 1796
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
