Britannia watering the trees of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture: P.2031-1991

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 204 mm Width 159 mm
Sheet Height 216 mm Width 170 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

• Text: GEORGIUS III REX. MDCCLXI
• Location: Image upper centre, on moulding above bust
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Inscription

• Text: PAINTING / SCULPTURE / ARCHITECTURE
• Location: Image lower right, on the trunks of three trees
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Inscription

• Text: W. Hogarth invt. et del.
• Location: Plate lower left
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Signature

• Text: C. Grignion sculp.
• Location: Plate lower right
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Signature

• Text: Et spes & ratio Studiorum in Caesare tantum. / Juv.
• Location: Plate lower centre
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Inscription

• Text: Published according to Act of Parliament May 7, 1761.
• Location: Plate lower centre
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.2031-1991
Primary reference Number: 94834
Paulson: 243 III/III (236 in rev. ed.)
Stephens/George: 3808
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 2 March 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints