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The Heir

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Written by: Leon AndersenContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 995991
William Hogarth

The Heir

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held bySir John Soane's Museum
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Artist / MakerWilliam Hogarth
Date1732
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
Genregenre art
TypePainting
CollectionSir John Soane's Museum
LocationSir John Soane's Museum
About the Artist

BiographyWilliam Hogarth (1697–1764) — English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, social critic and editorial cartoonist (1697-1764).William Hogarth worked as painter, caricaturist, illustrator, graphic artist and printmaker and is associated with Kingdom of Great Britain. Their documented life spans the years 1697 to 1764; born and died in London. Their work is linked to French Realism.Disciplinespainter, caricaturist, illustrator, graphic artist, printmakerBorn1697, LondonDied1764, LondonNationalityKingdom of Great BritainMovementFrench RealismSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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