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Title

Cruelty in perfection

1750
printed circa 1805

Artists

John Bell

England

1721 – 1780

after William Hogarth

England

10 Nov 1697 – 1764

  • Details

    Dates
    1750
    printed circa 1805
    Media category
    Print
    Materials used
    woodcut
    Dimensions
    45.3 x 37.8 cm blockmark; 56.5 x 47.8 cm sheet
    Signature & date

    Not signed. Not dated.

    Credit
    Tony Gilbert Bequest Fund 2012
    Location
    Not on display
    Accession number
    387.2012
    Copyright

    Reproduction requests

    Artist information
    John Bell

    Works in the collection

    2

    Artist information
    after William Hogarth

    Works in the collection

    12

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  • Bibliography

    Referenced in 3 publications

  • Provenance

    Andrew Edmunds Prints & Drawings, London/England, Purchased by the AGNSW from Andrew Edmunds Prints & Drawings 2012. Purchased at London auction by Andrew Edmunds 2012

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