Francis Goodchild, now Sheriff of London, and his wife, framed by a sword and mace, preside over a grand banquet. Sitting at a table in the foreground various dignitaries gorge themselves contrasting with the poor petitioners waiting at the door. Engraving by Thomas Cook after William Hogarth, 1796.
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.
- Date:
- 1 February 1796
- Reference:
- 38374i
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- Industry and idleness
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Paulson writes: [R. Paulson: Hogarth's graphic works, London 1989, p. 134.] "The scene may be meant for the banqueting hall at the Guildhall, but the statue of [Sir William] Walworth, [Lord Mayor] was in the hall of the Fishmonger's Company". Over the seats of honour hangs a portrait of William III
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[London] (Islington) : T. Cook ; [London] (Pater-noster Row) : G.G. & J. Robinson, 1 February 1796.
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1 print : engraving, with etching ; image 19.9 x 28 cm.
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The industious 'prentice grown rich, & Sheriff of London. plate 8. designed by Wm. Hogarth. engraved by T. Cook. Proverbs ch: IV. ver: 7,8. With all thy getting get understanding exalt her and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee honour, when thou dost embrace her
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References note
R. Paulson, Hogarth's graphic works, London 1989, 3rd edition, related to 175
British Museum Catalogue of political and personal satires, London 1877, vol. 3, no. 2963
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Wellcome Collection 38374i
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