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Print, False Perspective Exemplified, 1754

This is a Print. It was created by Samuel Ireland and print maker: Samuel Ireland and after William Hogarth. It is dated 1754 and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is etching on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. George A. Kubler. It is credited Gift of Mrs. George A. Kubler.

Its dimensions are

15.3 × 22.8 cm (6 × 9 in.)

It is signed

Inscribed, along lower margin: [title]; lower left: W. Hogarth pinxit [in reverse]; lower right: Sam. Ireland fecit" [in reverse]

Cite this object as

Print, False Perspective Exemplified, 1754; Samuel Ireland (English, ca. 1744–1800); After William Hogarth (English, 1697 - 1764); Ireland; etching on paper; 15.3 × 22.8 cm (6 × 9 in.); Gift of Mrs. George A. Kubler; 1949-152-103

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