Antique Framed Engraving of John Wilkes Esq. By Hogarth, 1822 Edition

Description: A later impression printing of “John Wilkes, Esq." 1763 by William Hogarth. Scarce original antique etching published in 1822 by Baldwin, Cradock & Joy in London from the original engraved plate designed and etched by William Hogarth in 1763. Plate Impression measures approximately 9 1/8" x 14.” Framed it measures approximately 27 inches high by 21 inches long. Not examined outside the frame. Similar copies are part of the collection at the British Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Victoria & Albert Museum, to name a few. The item(s) are antique and sold as is and as found. It may show wear, fading, scratches, stains, creases, original imperfections and/or other forms of damage. I note minor wear to the frame, one area of foxing and tears to etching in bottom right corner as shown in photos. Examine photos carefully as they are part of the description. Imperfections were factored into pricing. No returns or refunds. John Wilkes was a member of the British Parliament who published an opposition newspaper, "The North Briton," and pushed the boundaries of "freedom of speech" in Great Britain. Wilkes, a radical British journalist, politician, magistrate, essayist, and soldier, was widely admired in the American colonies as a political journalist, revolutionary politician, a fighter for liberty, and supporter of American rebels. Wilkes was a champion of individual liberty against the power of the state. Hogarth, an ardent royalist, did not like him. Wilkes was known to be one of the ugliest men of his day; he stated that "it took him only half an hour to talk away his face and win over the listener". Hogarth did not overstate his image to satirize the man. The engraving, one of Hogarth's last, displeased many and won him few friends. Wilkes did not take great offense.

Price: 250 USD

Location: Oakland, California

End Time: 2025-01-25T22:23:57.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4 USD