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Poster Print : Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate III, 1747. Artist: William Hogarth
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Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate III, 1747. Artist: William Hogarth
Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate III, 1747. The idle prentice at play in the church yard during divine service. The idle apprentice plays hustle-cap with some pickpockets and a shoeblack on a tombstone. The parish beadle prepares to strike him with his cane. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson. [Hachette Et Cie, Paris, 1904]
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Aggression Apprentice Austin Dobson Beadle Churchyard Contemplate Contemplation Criminal Dobson Georgian Henry Austin Henry Austin Dobson Hogarth Idleness Industry And Idleness Manufacturing Pickpocket Playfulness Punishment Skull Tom Idle Tombstone W Hogarth Weaver William Hogarth
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of poster prints, featuring the captivating artwork "Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate III, 1747" by William Hogarth. This iconic image, sourced from Heritage Images, portrays a thought-provoking scene of an idle apprentice engaging in mischief in a churchyard. The intricate details and vivid colors of this historic masterpiece are brought to life in our high-quality poster prints, making it an excellent addition to any home or office space. Invite this timeless work of art into your world and spark conversations with its intriguing narrative. Order your Media Storehouse poster print of "Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate III, 1747" today and let the story unfold.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases William Hogarth's "Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate III" from 1747. The image depicts a scene of playfulness and mischief in an English churchyard during divine service. The idle apprentice can be seen engaging in a game called hustle-cap with pickpockets and a shoeblack on top of a tombstone, while the parish beadle prepares to strike him with his cane. Hogarth's artwork skillfully captures the tension between industry and idleness, highlighting the consequences of choosing leisure over work. Through this satirical piece, he critiques societal vices such as crime, laziness, and lack of religious devotion. The monochrome sketch evokes a sense of contemplation as we witness this clash between youthful playfulness and the solemnity of death represented by the tombstone. It serves as a reminder that one's actions have repercussions even within sacred spaces. Intricately detailed, this 18th-century drawing transports us back to Georgian England when trade and manufacturing were booming industries. It offers insight into British society at that time while showcasing Hogarth's mastery in capturing human behavior through art. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking print, we are reminded of the importance of diligence in our chosen professions and how our choices shape not only our own lives but also impact those around us.
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