Lot Essay
After the print from the series of Industry and Idleness, 1747.
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The Execution of Thom Idle at Tyburn
Details
After William Hogarth
The Execution of Thom Idle at Tyburn
inscribed 'The Last dying Speech and/confashion of Thom. Idle.' (lower centre on a scroll)
oil on canvas
45.8 x 73.4 cm.
The Execution of Thom Idle at Tyburn
inscribed 'The Last dying Speech and/confashion of Thom. Idle.' (lower centre on a scroll)
oil on canvas
45.8 x 73.4 cm.
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