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The Politician

John Keyse Sherwin and William Hogarth

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A colored period engraving by England’s best-known 18th-century satirist. Purchased from a local estate; matted and framed identically to #27725.

John Keyse Sherwin's "The Politician" is based upon one of William Hogarth's sketches. It was first published in 1775 by his widow, Mrs. Jane Hogarth. This impression originates from the Heath edition, published in 1822. It is reported that the subject of this satirical etching is William Hogarth's shortsighted friend, Ebenezer Forrest. A lacemaker and politician, Forrest is here portrayed reading his newspaper while he inadvertently sets fire to his hat.

The Politician is an original engraving and etching printed upon early nineteenth century wove paper and with large, full margins as published by William Heath in 1822. This is a fine, original example of the satirical art created by the British artists, John Keyse Sherwin and William Hogarth. (from TheArtofthePrint.com)

English, 1775

Sight: 11 ¼” X 14 ½”; Frame: 21 ¼” X 27⅛”

Price: $475

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