Collection

The Reward of Cruelty

William Hogarth

Caption

William Hogarth (British, 1697–1764). The Reward of Cruelty, February 1, 1751. Engraving, Sheet: 24 7/16 x 17 7/8 in. (62 x 45.4 cm) Plate:15 3/16 x 12 5/8 in. (38.5 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1042.129.4.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

The Reward of Cruelty

Date

February 1, 1751

Medium

Engraving

Classification

Print

Dimensions

Sheet: 24 7/16 x 17 7/8 in. (62 x 45.4 cm) Plate:15 3/16 x 12 5/8 in. (38.5 x 32 cm)

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X1042.129.4

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Artists and makers

William Hogarth

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