Antique print of Hudibras by T. Cook, circa 1810

Reference
BG-05351
Maker
T. Cook (Artist)
Date
1810
Region
Europe
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
67.5 x 51.0 cm (26.6 x 20.1 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 500

Large print with two image on one sheet. The upper image is titled 'Hudibras's first adventure'. Hudibras and Ralpho encounter a mob armed with sticks; in the foreground to right, a one-legged fiddler, a butcher and a dancing bear with his leader. The lower image is titled 'Hudibras, Catechiz'd'. Hudibras is being beaten by masked men dressed as devils; the scene is the bedroom of the widow who stands in the doorway; to left, Ralpho hides behind a curtain. Engraved by T. Cook after W. Hogarth.

Hudibras is an English mock heroic narrative poem from the 17th century written by Samuel Butler.

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