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William Hogarth
Columbus breaking the egg
Alnwick : Printed and published by W. Davison, [between 1812 and 1817]
etching
image: 132 x 223 mm; sheet: 186 x 260 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.687
Notes
Date suggested by Isaac and by BM record for another popular print by Davison.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark at head of image.
No. 29 printed at upper right.
After Hogarth's print of the same title.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark at head of image.
No. 29 printed at upper right.
After Hogarth's print of the same title.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Print shows a Columbus seated at a table and demonstrating to a group of variously vexed or amused onlookers the means whereby an egg may be made to stand by breaking it. In the foreground, the table is set with a platter of eggs and eels, and a dog stands with his front feet on the table's edge.
Associated names
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Columbus breaking the egg.
Davison, William, 1780-1858, publisher.
Davison, William, 1780-1858, printer.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Davison, William, 1780-1858, publisher.
Davison, William, 1780-1858, printer.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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Classification
Department
Century prints
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