ANTIQUE PRINT. William Hogarth. Hogarth Painting the Comic Muse. Self-Portrait. Engraved Print.

Hogarth self-portrait from 1820 folio, which was the last of the acceptable Hogarth prints from the original plates. This is the later 1764 state with “Comedy 1764″ written on the pillar, and Comedy’s face and mask marked in black. Image, including embossed title, measures 15 1/2″ x 13 1/2″ (36.5 cm x 34.5 cm) on wide marging Full sheat measuring 25 3/4″ x 19 1/2” (65.5 cm x 49.5 cm). Engraved image is beautifully bright, clean and sharp. Sold unmounted.