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The Idle Prentice Executed at Tyburn: Plate 11 Engraved by William Hogarth

Industry and Idleness: Plate 11 (The Idle Prentice Executed at Tyburn)

The Idle Prentice Executed at Tyburn
(William Hogarth's Industry and Idleness: Plate 11)

In the final two scenes William Hogarth increases the length of his plates to deliver large views of crowds. Here the Idle Apprentice nears his execution. In the cart with him is his coffin and a Methodist preacher. In desperation he reads the Bible. Perhaps he has been converted at the last minute. In the background a pigeon is released to signal the approach of the prisoner. The hangman is relaxing on the gallows, smoking his pipe. Several carts are lined up to the right. The central wagon contains some prostitutes, enjoying the festivities and drinking. In this eleventh plate, William Hogarth illustrates the consequences of the idle prentice's ruinous path which have now come to an end.

This original engraving entitled The Idle Prentice Executed at Tyburn was both designed and engraved by William Hogarth and published by William Heath in 1822.

Plate 11; Paulson #178, Third and Final State.

 
Title: The Idle Prentice Executed at Tyburn: Industry and Idleness Plate 11
(Complete Set of Twelve Engravings)
Artist: Hogarth, William (London, 1697 - 1764)
Date: 1747 (Heath Edition 1822)
Medium: Original Etching & Line Engraving
Publisher: William Heath, London
Note: William Hogarth: The name of William Hogarth requires little in the way of an introduction. He is the unquestioned father of England's rich tradition of satire and remains one of the most original and lively minds in the entire history of British art. Famous for his paintings, Hogarth's engravings are even more paramount: the imagery from The Harlot's Progress, Marriage a la Mode, The Four Stages of Cruelty, Four Prints of an Election, The Four Times of the Day, Industry and Idleness and a host of others are crucial to an understanding of eighteenth century art and culture. Yet Hogarth's art stretched beyond his time and his masterful engravings are as relevant to our society as they were to his.
  Training first as an engraver, William Hogarth became an independent illustrator as early as 1720. In his spare time he studied painting techniques, notably under Sir James Thornhill. By 1730 he established himself as a portrait painter. Yet at the same time William Hogarth began creating sets of anecdotal pictures which brilliantly satirized society and its activities. The first such set, A Harlot's Progress (1732), gained for Hogarth a strong and lasting national reputation. During the following decades he both painted and engraved individual works and sets of images which forged the cornerstone for English satirical art. Such great masters as Rowlandson, Gillray, Heath and Cruikshank followed in William Hogarth's footsteps.
  Plate 11; Paulson #178, Third and Final State.
 

William Hogarth increases the length of his plates to deliver large views of crowds in the final two scenes. In Industry and Idleness, Plate 11, the Idle Apprentice nears his execution. In the cart with him is his coffin and a Methodist preacher. In desperation he reads the Bible. Perhaps he has been converted at the last minute. In the background a pigeon is released to signal the approach of the prisoner. The hangman is relaxing on the gallows, smoking his pipe. Several carts are lined up to the right. The central wagon contains some prostitutes, enjoying the festivities and drinking. In the next cart Idle's mother is again seen weeping.

In the foreground are cast of spectators, merchants and hustlers, centered by a woman with her child peddling "The last dying Speech & Confession of Tho. Idle" . Two hanging skeletons provide a frame for the image.

Special attention should be paid to the figure of the biscuit seller to the right. Behind him and in the shade a boy picks his pocket. Even at a public execution crime continues on.

In its primary theme Industry and Idleness, is William Hogarth's most direct moral statement in series form. Its primary purpose is to illustrate the benefits of sincere and honest work and the ruinous path awaiting those who follow the opposite course. To this end Hogarth portrays the progress of two apprentices, Francis Goodchild and Thomas Idle. Their chosen paths and the consequences are chronicled in the twelve plates.

Raisonne: Ronald Paulson, Hogarth's Graphic Works, London, Yale University Press, 1965. Plate 11; Paulson #178, Third and Final State.
Source: Heath Edition, London (Industry and Idleness, Set of Twelve)
Size: 10 3/4 X 16 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
  Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Price: Sold (Complete set of twelve Engravings)
Condition: Printed upon early nineteenth century wove paper and with large, full margins as published by William Heath in 1822. One should take note that Heath was the last printer to print directly from Hogarth's original engraved plates. All 'Hogarth' prints appearing after this date are merely copies of these original graphic works of art.
  These original impressions from the complete set of Industry and Idleness contain very faint foxing in the outer margins. There is no foxing within the actual image. Water staining is also apparent in the outer margins, but well away from the actual engravings. Else, These large and important Hogarth engravings are in good condition throughout.
Price: Sold - The price is no longer available.
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An Original Etchings & Engravings by the British artist, William Hogarth

The Idle Prentice Executed at Tyburn Original Etching and Engraving by the British artist William Hogarth
(Plate 11) Industry and Idleness: The Idle Apprentice nears his execution. In the cart with him is his coffin and a Methodist preacher. In desperation he reads the Bible. Perhaps he has been converted at the last minute. In the background a pigeon is released to signal the approach of the prisoner. The hangman is relaxing on the gallows, smoking his pipe. Several carts are lined up to the right. The central wagon contains some prostitutes, enjoying the festivities and drinking. In the next cart Idle's mother is again seen weeping.

View the Complete Set of Twelve Original Engravings for Industry and Idleness by William Hogarth

# 15.- Industry and Idleness by William Hogarth: (Complete Set of Twelve Engravings)
# Image Title & Artist Medium Date Info -
01-02. Industry and Idleness Plate 1 and Plate 2 by William Hogarth Industry and Idleness, Plate 1: The Fellow Prentices at their Looms & Plate 2: The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian by William Hogarth Two Original Etchings & Engravings 1747 (Heath Edition 1822) Plate 1; Paulson #168, Second and Final State. & Plate 2; Paulson #169, Second and Final State. Sold
03-04. Industry and Idleness Plate 3 and Plate 4 by William Hogarth Industry and Idleness, Plate 3: The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard, During Divine Service & Plate 4: The Industrious Prentice a Favourite, and Entrusted by his Master by William Hogarth Two Original Etchings & Engravings 1747 (Heath Edition 1822) Plate 3; Paulson #170, Second and Final State & Plate 4; Paulson #171, Second and Final State. Sold
05-06 Industry and Idleness Plate 5 and Plate 6 by William Hogarth Industry and Idleness, Plate 5: The Idle Prentice Turn'd Away, and Sent to Sea & Plate 6: The Industrious Prentice out of Time, and Married to his Master's Daughter by William Hogarth Two Original Etchings & Engravings 1747 (Heath Edition 1822) Plate 5; Paulson #172, Third and Final State & Plate 6; Paulson #173, Fourth and Final State. Sold
07-08. Industry and Idleness Plate 7 and Plate 8 by William Hogarth Industry and Idleness, Plate 7: The Idle Prentice Returned from the Sea, and in a Garret & Plate 8: The Industrious Prentice grown Rich, And Sheriff of London by William Hogarth Two Original Etchings & Engravings 1747 (Heath Edition 1822) Plate 7; Paulson #174, Second and Final State & Plate 8; Paulson #175, Second and Final State. Sold
09-10. Industry and Idleness Plate 9 and Plate 10 by William Hogarth Industry and Idleness, Plate 9: The Idle Prentice Betray'd and Taken in a Night Cellar with his Accomplice & Plate 10: The Industrious Prentice Alderman of London, the Idle One Brought before him & Impeached by William Hogarth Two Original Etchings & Engravings 1747 (Heath Edition 1822) Plate 9; Paulson #176, Fourth and Final State. & Plate 10; Paulson #177, Second and final State. Sold
11.- Industry and Idleness Plate 11 by William Hogarth Industry and Idleness, Plate 11: The Idle Prentice Executed at Tyburn An Original Etching & Engraving 1747 (Heath Edition 1822) Plate 11; Paulson, Catalogue #178, Third and Final State. Sold
12.- Industry and Idleness Plate 12 by William Hogarth Industry and Idleness, Plate 12: The Industrious Apprentice Lord Mayor of London by William Hogarth An Original Engraving & Etching 1747(Heath Edition 1822) Plate 12; Paulson #179, Third and Final State. Sold

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William Hogarth (London, 1697 - 1764)
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01.- An Election Entertainment by William Hogarth Complete Set of Four Original Engravings 1755 - 1758 (Heath Ed) Sold
02.- Analysis of Beauty by William Hogarth Complete Set of Two Original Engravings (Plate I & II) 1753 (Heath Ed) Sold
03.- A Midnight Modern Conversation by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1732 (Heath Ed) Sold
04.- A Rake's Progress by William Hogarth Complete Set of Eight Original Engravings 1735 (Heath Ed) Sold
05.- A Chorus of Singers by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1732 (Heath Ed) Sold
06.- Battle of the Pictures by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1743 (Heath Ed) Sold
07.- Boys Peeping at Nature by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1730 (Heath Ed) Available
08.- Characters & Caricaturas by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1743 (Heath Ed) Sold
09.- Credulity, Superstition and Fanaticism by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1762 (Heath Ed) Sold
10.- Four Times of The Day by William Hogarth Complete Set of Four Original Engravings 1738 (Heath Ed) Sold
11.- Four Stages of Cruelty by William Hogarth Complete Set of Four Original Engravings 1750-1751 (Heath Ed) Sold
12.- Frontispiece to Taylor's Perspective by William Woollett & William Hogarth Original Line Engraving 1761 (Heath Ed) Sold
13.- Gin Lane by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1750-1751 (Heath Ed) Sold
14.- Illustrations for Samuel Butler's 'Hudibras' by William Hogarth Complete Set of Twelve Original Engravings 1725 (Heath Ed) Available
15.- Industry and Idleness by William Hogarth Complete Set of Twelve Original Engravings 1747 (Heath Ed) Sold
16.- John Wilkes Esquire by William Hogarth Original Etching 1763 (Heath Ed) Sold
17.- Marriage a la Mode by William Hogarth Complete Set of Six Original Engravings 1745 (Heath Ed) Sold
18.- Martin Folkes Esqr. by William Hogarth Original Etching & Engraving 1742 (Heath Ed) Available
19.- Moses Brought to Pharaoh's Daughter by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1752 (Heath Ed) Available
20.- Pit Ticket: The Cockpit by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1759 (Heath Ed) Available
21.- Satire on False Perspective by Luke Sullivan & William Hogarth Original Etching & Engraving 1754 (Heath Ed) Sold
22.- Scholars at a Lecture by William Hogarth Original Line Engraving & Etching 1736 (Heath Ed) Sold
23.- Shrimps! by Francesco Bartolozzi & William Hogarth Original Stipple Engraving 1782 Sold
24.- Simon Lord Lovat by William Hogarth Original Etching 1746 (Heath Ed) Sold
25.- Southwark Fair by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1733 (Heath Ed) Sold
26.- Taste in High Life by Samuel Phillips & William Hogarth Original Stipple Engraving 1808 (John Boydell Ed.) Sold
27.- The Company of Undertakers by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1736 (Heath Ed) Sold
28.- The Distrest Poet by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1736 (Heath Ed) Sold
29.- The Five Orders of Perriwigs by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1761 (Heath Ed) Sold
30.- The Invasion: France, Plate I by William Hogarth Complete Set of Two Original Engravings (England & France) 1756 (Heath Ed) Sold
31.- The Invasion: England, Plate II by William Hogarth Complete Set of Two Original Engravings (England & France) 1756 (Heath Ed) Sold
32.- The Laughing Audience by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1733 (Heath Ed) Sold
33.- The Politician by John Keyse Sherwin & William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1775 (Heath Ed) Sold
34.- The Sleepy Congregation by William Hogarth Original Engraving & Etching 1736 (Heath Ed) Sold
35.- The Times by William Hogarth Complete Set of Two Original Engravings (Plate I & II) 1762 (Heath Ed) Sold
36.- Time Smoking a Picture by William Hogarth Original Engraving 1761 (Heath Ed) Sold
37.- William Hogarth Painting of the Comic Muse by William Hogarth Original Engraving 1764 (Heath Ed) Sold

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